About

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.
World Zen Art Center (WZAC-NY): 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:

  1. Zen Meditation Courses
    Regular Zen meditation classes and retreats provide participants with opportunities to cultivate mindfulness, inner peace, and spiritual awakening.
  2. Dharma Lectures
    Engaging Dharma talks explore Buddhist teachings and scriptures, offering insights that foster wisdom and compassion.
  3. Sutra Chanting and Group Practice
    Regular Sutra Chanting and Buddha Recitation Assemblies strengthen faith, perseverance, and meditative focus, helping practitioners realize Prajna wisdom.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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/US/fundraiser/charity/5319192

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=9MNK4GPKHEPDW

Receipts will be provided for tax purposes.

🙏 Thank you for your support and kindness! Together, we can spread wisdom and compassion to benefit all beings.

The Temple’s Slogan: Spreading the Dharma, Dispelling Ignorance, and Liberating All—With Great Compassion.

Temple Strategic Plan

  1. Promoting the Dharma and Enlightenment Education
    Regularly host meditation retreats, Pure Land practice sessions, and Dharma lectures to deepen practitioners’ understanding of core Buddhist teachings.
    Use publications, online lectures, and social media platforms to disseminate the wisdom of the Dharma, expanding the temple’s reach and attracting more people to Mahayana Buddhism.
  2. Community Services and Charitable Activities
    Offer free services such as consultations, prayer ceremonies, life liberation rituals, and spirit tablet offerings for community members in need.
    Conduct charitable initiatives such as food distribution, alleviating worries and resolving difficulties for others to support underprivileged groups, embodying the spirit of compassion in action.
  3. Zen Meditation and Pure Land Practice
    Organize regular Zen meditation, group practice sessions, and Pure Land chanting events to guide practitioners in their spiritual growth.
    Encourage the practice of Pure Land Buddhism to deepen faith, helping followers attain inner peace and spiritual liberation.
  4. Preserving and Promoting Cultural Heritage
    Establish a Zen Art Center to offer workshops on Zen calligraphy, Zen brush ink painting, promoting Eastern cultural arts and the philosophy of Zen living.
    Host Qimen Dunjia and Feng Shui consultations to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of Eastern wisdom and its practical applications in daily life, thereby enabling them to embrace the philosophy of ‘seeking fortune and avoiding misfortune’ in their own lives.
  5. Digital Outreach and Fundraising
    Leverage the temple’s website, social media platforms, and online donation systems to effectively spread the temple’s mission and raise funds for operations and charitable projects.
    Engage global supporters by offering online meditation and learning groups, expanding the temple’s reach beyond local boundaries.

Temple Objectives

  1. Short-term: Increase community engagement locally and enhance the temple’s influence in New York.
  2. Mid-term: Expand the temple’s congregation through both online and offline activities, cultivating more volunteers and dedicated practitioners.
  3. Long-term: Establish the temple as an internationally recognized Buddhist center, fostering spiritual awakening and the preservation of compassion-based cultural traditions.

泓雲法師｜趨吉避凶改運法
Venerable Hong Yun｜The Path of Transforming Fate and Avoiding Misfortune
修行智慧實踐
Integrating Spiritual Wisdom into Practice

Venerable Master Hong Yun

🔹 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, lecturer in calligraphy and painting at the Golden Eagle Institute in New York, 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, following a profound awakening, he entered monastic life as Yi Yun and studied Pure Land Dharma under Master Tian-Pei. 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.”

美國慈悲寺介紹

美國慈悲寺是2024年6月30日在美國紐約市成立的佛教禪宗的宗教組織。首任住持由泓雲法師率四眾弟子護持弘法。本寺宗旨是，遠離無明，弘揚正法，警世導俗，倒駕慈航。宣揚大乘佛法與修行實踐，以佛法僧三寶為師，禪淨共修。推廣佛法傳播教化，服務社會。為紐約社區信眾提供了一個修行的道場和精神家園。

本寺供奉娑婆三聖和西方三聖。娑婆三聖，即釋迦摩尼佛是佛教教主，是凡人成佛的化身。左脅侍為觀世音菩薩，是救苦救難有求必應的化身。右脅侍為地藏王菩薩，是幽冥教主，也是孝子的化身，超拔冤親債主，消除宿世業障，求其冥福救贖；西方三聖，指西方極樂世界教主阿彌陀佛。左脅侍為觀世音菩薩，能伏外道魔憍慢。右脅侍為大勢至菩薩，以念佛證果為法界淨土初祖，恆念阿彌陀佛，以智慧之光普照一切，使人得到無上力量、威勢自在，接引眾生往生淨土。

本寺機構設有理事會，美國慈悲寺佛教會，禪堂，及世界禪藝術中心。禪堂恭設有往生蓮位、長生祿位、平安符、安太歲、光明燈等祈福信眾，消災解難。本寺在一雲法師的帶領下念佛共修，並有禪書法，和禪水墨畫講座，以及觀音靈簽、奇门遁甲占卜等服務。所有宗教活動對佛教徒都是免費服務，同時也接受信眾自願供養和功德捐款。

歡迎信眾前來禮佛祈福，共修般若，早證佛果！American Ci Bei Temple是在美國紐約州註冊的佛教禪宗宗教組織。具有聯邦國稅501(c)(3)免稅地位，捐款可抵稅。

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/US/fundraiser/charity/5319192

感恩眾生大德護持本寺！佛光普照！

天池一雲淨土禪院，佛祖護佑法力加持；
觀音普渡救苦救難，地藏大願超拔債主；
摩訶那鉢證果初祖，恆念彌陀往生淨土。
南無極樂世界阿彌陀佛！
南無大悲觀世音菩薩！
南無精進大勢至菩薩！
南無本師釋迦摩尼佛！
南無大悲觀世音菩薩！
南無大愿地藏王菩薩！

泓雲住持介紹

釋上雲，法名慈古、印証，戒名一雲，法號泓空、泓雲。以號行於世。國際禪林畫師。美國慈悲寺首任開山住持，紐約奇門風水研究院首席預測師。俗名古一雄，字龗子。別號沙門半僧、天庭古龗，齋名龗淼精舍。曾用名楊鵬古。1971年生於中國彬州，1995年畢業於西安聯合大學師範學院藝術系。自幼喜研禪道玄學，擅長書畫墨道。參禪行藝實踐數十載，自成一家。歷任世界禪藝術研究院院長，中國禪林畫院（HK）副院長，紐約金鷹學院書畫講師，美國天佛寺禪堂堂主。

專業領域
法師擅禪書畫，共修念佛、解觀音靈籤、奇門測運、化解太歲、陽宅灑淨、陰宅安葬、祈福消災，並擇菩薩降壇時辰開壇施法，以感應觀世音菩薩大慈大悲救苦救難，為人排憂解難，引導眾生向善學佛，遷善改運和早證佛果！

書畫展覽和榮譽
2001年1月：山水作品入選首屆“走進西部”中國書畫邀請展並獲金獎（中國延安國畫院）。
2003年9月：作品《黃河夜嘯》入選第六回日中水墨畫研究交流展（日本東京）；同月作品《壺口巨流》入選日中文化交流展（日本名古屋）。
2004年8月：作品《嶺南幽居》入選第七屆內蒙古昭君文化節書畫展並獲金獎（中國內蒙古美術館）。
2005年10月：作品《黃河》入選中美舊金山中國書畫國際大展，並獲國際榮譽金獎和中美“國際傑出書畫藝術家”稱號（美國舊金山）。
2008年1月：赴北京人民大會堂，獲頒“全國促進傳統文化發展工程傑出人才獎”。同年8月，獲中國文化名家協會、中國文化信息協會、中國文聯出版社授予“一代名師”稱號。
2009年11月：作品《黃土高坡》入選《中國禪林畫院紐約首次展》（美國紐約）。
2014年9月：水墨作品《詠經》參加紐約多元文化節藝術展覽（美國紐約）。
2015年10月：水墨山水參加紐約多元文化藝術節展覽並展演水墨畫（美國紐約）。
書畫作品發表
《美術報》總827期；《收藏快報》總325期；《藝術評論》第39期（中國藝術研究院主辦）；《水墨之友》2005年春季刊（日本）；美國中文電視台新聞（2009年11月14日）；美國僑報（2010年1月6日）；《中國當代書畫家翰墨精品集》（中國國家畫院交流中心主編）；《一代名師》（中國文聯出版社出版）；《亞洲書畫界人物錄》（香港當代中國出版社出版）；《21世紀亞洲書畫藝術博覽》。
履歷紀要
1995年：工作於陝西省興平航空機輪公司。
1997年：離職下海從事美術培訓工作。於中國西安大慈恩寺皈依。
1998年：被聘為陝西省書畫培訓學院國畫家。
2000年：移居深圳創辦鵬古書畫工作室，開始畫家職業生涯。
2001年：聘為中國延安國畫院理事、陝西省美術館外聘美術師。
2003年9月：應日本日中文化協會邀請赴日參加日中文化藝術交流展。
2004年：聘為內蒙古書畫研究院書畫家。
2005年：7月赴港出任中國禅林畫院(HK)副院長兼秘書長主持工作。10月赴北京人民大會堂出席中華魂-慶祝建國56周年全國書畫名家國慶聯誼會。同年的10月，作品《黃河》入選中美舊金山中國書畫國際大展，並獲得國際榮譽金獎和中美“國際傑出書畫藝術家”稱號。
2008年1月：赴北京人民大會堂，獲頒“全國促進傳統文化發展工程傑出人才獎”。同年8月，獲中國文化名家協會、中國文化信息協會、中國文聯出版社授予“一代名師”稱號。
2009年10月：應美國紐約畫廊邀請赴美舉辦《中國禅林畫院紐約首次展》，並向海外拓展中國水墨藝術。
2010年：兼任中國禅林畫院（HK）國際交流部部長。
2012年12月：出任世界禅藝術研究院（US）院長，並主持研究禅書畫工作。
2013年：於紐約慈航精舍皈依，授皈依師為妙峰長老，並親近妙峰長老學習佛法；同年10月隨妙峰長老美國佛教代表團參訪中國靈隱寺、普陀山等佛教聖地。
2014年4月：兼任紐約金鷹學院書畫講師。
2015年9月：受邀出席紐約多國文化藝術節展演水墨畫（Multinational Cultural Festival of New York），並出席紐約華美協進社喬遷慶典展演禪水墨畫。
2016年12月：遊歷中國深圳、福州、西安、成都等地鄉村，采風會友。
2017年8月：遊歷美國東岸華盛頓、波士頓，西岸舊金山、洛杉磯、內華達州，以及加拿大多倫多、魁北克等北美十五個州。
2018年：創作禪水墨山水，畫風初顯清澈脫俗。
2021年3月：受美國國際禅宗佛教總會聘請，任美國天佛寺禅堂首任堂主，並負責主持工作。
2022年12月：於美國天佛寺出家，成為名字沙彌，戒名一雲。出家座右銘：“遠離無明，住持正法，驚世導俗，倒駕慈航。”
2023年9月：拜紐約天沛法師為師，學習净土法門。
2024年6月30日：出任美國慈悲寺首任開山住持。世願弘法利世，度化一方。泓雲偈句：人事無常悲喜往來，佛心永駐光明解脱。

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 Yi Yun. As the temple’s guiding mentor, Master Yi Yun inspires 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. The temple is dedicated to transcending ignorance, promoting the righteous Dharma, enlightening society, and benefiting all sentient beings.