Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple

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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2012 Chinese New Year Thousand Buddhas Dharma Service – Lamp of Peace and Happiness Jan 22/23/29, 2012

Wisdom lamp carries the meaning of loving-kindness and compassion, giving of light and brightening the world. Relying on the Buddha light which shines everywhere, the wisdom lamp fills the world with warmth, blessing, brightness and harmony. Lamps offering to the Buddha will be available at this temple for anyone who wishes to accumulate merits. At 10:30am on Jan.22,23,29, the temple will hold the Chinese New Year Thousand Buddhas Lamp of Peace and Happiness Disaster Eradicating Dharma service.... (more...)

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2012 Jan. – Feb. Activities Flyer

2012 Jan./Feb. Activities Flyer (Chinese) 2012 Jan./Feb. Activities Flyer (English)  Read More →

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2012 Chinese New Year Celebrations

Xiang Yun Temple will have many special programs to celebrate 2011 Chinese New Year in Jan. 2012: Jan.22 : Chinese New Year Thousand Buddhas Dharma Service (10:30am – 12:00noon) Jan.22 : Celebration of Chinese New Year - Music/Dance/Folk Performance (1:00pm – 2:30pm) Jan.22 : Chinese New Year Eve – Prayer to the Buddhas  (7:30 – 9:00pm) Jan.22-23, 29 : Thousand Buddhas Dharma Service (10:30am – 12:00noon) Fed.5 : Lamp of Wisdom Offering Dharma Service (10:30am... (more...)

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Basic Buddhism Class in English – New Class Starts on Jan. 14

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. 2012 Spring class starts on Jan. 14. In the 8 week class we will study “The Core Teachings” by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Please see  class details  Read More →

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Tai Chi Lessons at Xiang Yun Temple – Next Class Starts on Jan 15, 2012

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 but also for a calm and focused mind. ... (more...)

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