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American Ci Bei Temple

American Ci Bei Temple Introduction

Temple Overview
American Ci Bei Temple, established in New York City on June 30, 2024, is a Buddhist Zen organization under the spiritual leadership of Venerable Master Hong Yun, also known as Master Yi Yun, serves as the temple’s abbot and guiding mentor. Master Yi Yun provides both guidance and leadership to inspire the four-fold assembly of disciples in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing both Zen and Pure Land traditions to help practitioners achieve spiritual liberation and foster community growth.

The temple honors the Three Holy Beings of the Saha World—Shakyamuni Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva—alongside the Three Holy Beings of the Western Pure Land: Amitabha Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva. These revered figures embody wisdom and compassion, serving as guiding lights for all sentient beings on the path to enlightenment and rebirth in the Pure Land.

Mission and Goals
The temple is dedicated to transcending ignorance, promoting the righteous Dharma, enlightening society, and benefiting all sentient beings. Its mission is to spread the Dharma, provide spiritual guidance, and serve the community. By upholding the principles of Mahayana Buddhism, we guide individuals to overcome delusions, cultivate wisdom, and attain spiritual growth, ultimately leading them toward enlightenment and rebirth in the Pure Land.

Organizational Structure
To support its mission, the temple is organized into several key departments:
Board of Trustees: Oversees the temple’s strategy and ensures alignment with its mission.
American Ci Bei Temple Buddhist Association: Manages temple events, community outreach, and volunteer coordination.
Zen Hall: Dedicated to Zen meditation and communal Dharma assemblies, fostering inner peace and spiritual development.
Zen Art Center: Dedicated to exploring the essence of Zen through meditation, calligraphy, monochromatic brush painting, and mindful tea practice.
New York Qimen Fengshui Academy (QMFSA-NY): Specializes in the preservation and advancement of Qimen Dunjia and Feng Shui, offering practical guidance for navigating life’s challenges through the wisdom of “seeking fortune and avoiding misfortune."

Temple Activities
We are committed to fostering spiritual growth, promoting cultural enrichment, and serving our community. Activities include:

Zen Meditation Courses
Regular Zen meditation classes and retreats provide participants with opportunities to cultivate mindfulness, inner peace, and spiritual awakening.
Dharma Lectures
Engaging Dharma talks explore Buddhist teachings and scriptures, offering insights that foster wisdom and compassion.
Sutra Chanting and Group Practice
Regular Sutra Chanting and Buddha Recitation Assemblies strengthen faith, perseverance, and meditative focus, helping practitioners realize Prajna wisdom.
Zen Art Activities
Activities such as Zen calligraphy, brush ink painting, and tea ceremonies allow participants to experience the profound wisdom of Buddhist teachings while elevating their spiritual understanding.
Divination Consultations
Ancient practices, including Guanyin Oracle, Qimen Dunjia, and Feng Shui, provide guidance for “seeking fortune and avoiding misfortune.” These consultations help alleviate concerns, inspire confidence, and foster compassion.
Community Outreach and Charitable Services
We actively engage in community service, offering psychological support, stress relief, and assistance to those in need. These initiatives reflect the temple’s commitment to kindness, generosity, and the interconnectedness of all beings.

Temple Services
We offer a range of spiritual services, including:
Spirit Tablets & Prayer Dedications
Dharma Assemblies & Joint Practice Events
Guanyin Divination (Kuan Yin Oracle Sticks)
Qimen Dunjia Consultations
Feng Shui Guidance
Zen calligraphy and brush painting lectures
These services are freely provided, with gratitude for voluntary donations that sustain the temple’s operations.

Support Us
Your generosity enables us to sustain the temple’s daily operations, provide spiritual services, and preserve ancient wisdom traditions. Every contribution, whether large or small, makes a meaningful difference in our ability to serve the community and spread the Dharma.

Donation Information:

Name: American Ci Bei Temple

EIN: 99-4375261

Tax Exempt DLN: 26053670001334

Address: 6410 8th Avenue, Suite C2, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Zelle (USA): cibei.temple@gmail.com

Secure Donation Link:
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/5319192

Thank you for your generosity!

Abbot’s Introduction

Venerable Master Hong Yun, also honored as Master Yi Yun, is a renowned Zen master and abbot.
Dharma names: Cigu (Compassionate Ancient), Yinzheng (Seal of Realization)
Precept name: Yi Yun (One Cloud)
Honorific titles: Shang Yun (Transcending Clouds) and Hong Yun (meaning Vast Cloud), widely known as Master Hong Yun
Lay name: Gu Yixiong
Courtesy name: Lingzi
Poetic epithets: Half-Monk of the Sangha, Ancient Ling of the Celestial Court
Studio name: Lingmiao Hermitage
Former name: Yang Penggu
He is a distinguished Zen artist, a Qimen Dunjia divination expert, and a spiritual leader. Currently, he serves as the Founding Abbot of American Ci Bei Temple and Chief Divination Consultant at the New York Qi Men Feng Shui Academy.

Artistic and Spiritual Contributions

Master Hong Yun has spent decades integrating Zen cultivation with artistic expression, developing a distinctive style rooted in Chan tradition. He specializes in Zen calligraphy, brush ink painting, Qimen Dunjia divination, and Feng Shui consultation. He also conducts blessing and memorial ceremonies, offering guidance to help devotees dispel misfortune and attract blessings.
Beloved by his followers in New York, he is committed to promoting global appreciation of Eastern Zen art. Through his teachings, he uplifts Buddhist practitioners and furthers his mission to preserve and share the essence of Zen Tao Art for future generations.

A Journey of Mastery

Born in Binzhou, China, in 1971, he graduated from the Department of Art at Xi’an United University. From a young age, he cultivated a deep interest in Zen and metaphysics, excelling in calligraphy and ink painting. Through decades of Zen practice and artistic creation, he has developed a unique style. He has previously served as Vice President of the China Zen Art Academy in Hong Kong, President of the World Zen Art Center, and Zen Hall Supervisor at American Tianfo Temple.
At age 27, he took refuge at Great Ci’en Temple in Xi’an, marking his formal commitment to Buddhism. He later founded Peng-Gu Art Studio in Shenzhen and held leadership roles in Zen art institutions. His talents culminated in a successful painting exhibition in New York.
His spiritual path deepened under Elder Miao-Feng at Cihang Jingshe in New York. In 2013, he joined a pilgrimage to sacred Buddhist sites across China, including Lingyin Temple and Mount Putuo. He later traveled through fifteen states across the U.S. and Canada, immersing himself in East-West cultural dialogue.
At 51, he was appointed Zen Hall Supervisor at American Tianfo Temple. A year later, after a profound enlightenment experience, he became a monk at American Tianfo Temple under the name “Yi Yun." In 2023, in New York, Master Hongyun studied Pure Land Buddhism under Dharma Master Tianpei. In 2024, he founded the American Ci Bei Temple and became its inaugural abbot.

A Life of Compassion and Wisdom

Master Hong Yun embodies the principles of Zen and Pure Land traditions—following the natural way, realizing emptiness, and attaining liberation through wisdom. His daily practice includes the recitation of Amitabha, guiding himself and others toward spiritual awakening. With unwavering dedication, he spreads the compassionate teachings of the Buddha for the benefit of all beings.
His lifelong motto after ordination is:
“Transcend ignorance, uphold the righteous Dharma, inspire society, and liberate all beings.”

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