Welcome to Xiang Yun Temple Austin. Xiang Yun Temple in Austin is one of the many branches of the Fo Guang Shan Temple Buddhist Order that is founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Xiang Yun Temple welcomes everyone to learn and explore various aspects of Buddhism. From Prayer Service to Meditation; from (free) Clinic to Tai Chi / Kung Fu classes, we are here to enrich your life.
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Do you understand the teachings of the Buddha? Do you like to develop a deep understanding of the sutras and further attain profound wisdom? Xiang Yun Temple Sutra Study Groups (in Mandarin) invite you to join us in discussing and investigating Dharma. Please contact reception desk for details. Read More →
Come join us for the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration and Spring Festival on May 19, 2013 Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born on April 8th, 623 B.C.E. in accent northern India. When we come together to celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday, we are celebrating the timeless and universality of Buddha’s teachings. Teachings that foster compassion and joyfulness, encourage freedom of thought, and recognize the dignity and potential of the human mind. On May 19, Xsiang Yun Temple has... (more...)
Chinese Basic Class for Adults New class stats on 03/9/2013! Time: 2nd & 4th Statuary 2:00pm-4:00pm. Registration Form Read More →
The Dharma is as vast as an ocean. Do you understand the teachings of the Buddha? Do you like to develop a deep understanding of the sutras and further attain profound wisdom? You are invited to join us in discussing and investigating Dharma. Together with many friends in the class, we will learn the Bodhisattva path shown by the Buddha. 2013 Spring class starts on Feb. 2. In the 8 week class we will study “The Nobel Eightfold Path”. Please see class details Read More →
New Class Starts on Apr. 21, 2013! Twenty years ago Jin Chiu started studying with Austin-based Tai Chi master Hillman Chow. In that time, he has studied 103 forms under the master, and a few years ago Chiu started teaching Yang style Tai Chi (or Taijichuan) at Hsiang Yun Temple. Yang-style Taijichuan is very popular in China. The reason master Chiu likes to teach this particular style is for its gentle and graceful movements. The amount and length of the session is not only good for health... (more...)
