Zen Buddhism and Martial Arts
ZBOHY elects new abbot!
Shi Yao Sheng, O.H.Y.ZBOHY elects Argentine Abbot. Shi Yao Sheng of Buenos Aires has been elected to ZBOHY's top position. He brings the Dharma to thousands of Spanish speaking visitors to our ZATMA website. In the following section various members of the Order officially welcome him to his new post.
From Abbot John
Shi Yin Din, O.H.Y.We have arrived at a pivotal point in our ZBOHY-ZATMA history at which we're privileged to welcome a new abbot from South America,Yao Sheng of Buenos Aires. Abbot Yao has been a member of our sangha for many years. Well-versed in the Dharma, he is also, by profession, an electrical engineer and university professor. It will not be easy to fill Abbot Ken's shoes, but he has the will and the skill to succeed. Yao Sheng is enthusiastic about presenting our Dharma Path to the many Latin American citizens who seek Zen's Way to Enlightenment. We share his enthusiasm, wish him well, and congratulate him.
- Abbot John
From Ming Zhen Shakya
Ming Zhen, O.H.Y.Hola Abbot Yao!
At last I can practice my espanol. Welcome to the hot seat. Ken will be staying on to contribute his technical advice and (we hope) his writing, so things may go easier than expected for you.
You've been with us for so many years that it seems strange to welcome you to your new post. We all wish you the best of luck; and naturally, we're all here to help. Don't hesitate to ask.
Kind regards,
-Ming Zhen Shakya (Em)
From Shi Chuan Yuan
Shi Chuan Shuan, O.H.Y.Damos as boas vindas ao nosso novo abade, Yao Sheng Shakya. Temos plena
confiança que sua competência será mais que suficiente para enfrentar os desafios que temos por vir.
Agradecemos ao Abade Yin Cai por sua dedicação e excelente trabalho nos últimos anos.
-Shi Chuan Yuan (Je)
From Shi Zheng Fo and Shi Chuan Chao
Shi Chuan Chao, O.H.Y.
Shi Zheng Fo, O.H.Y.For Yao Sheng:
Congratulation Reverend Yao Sheng! We join with the rest of the sangha is wishing you the best of luck in your new post.
Naturally, we will all miss Abbot Ken and the good work he has done for the last few years; but the prospects of introducing Latin American languages and sangha members to our website will help to compensate his loss.
We're all excited about broadening the reach of ZBOHY's zatma ministry and we look to you with confidence that you will guide our sangha and website readership to a fortuitous increase.
Once again, Good fortune to you in your endeavors.
Zheng Fo Shakya (Audrey) and Chuan Chao Shakya (Hal)
From Yin Shan Shakya
Shi Yin Shan, O.H.Y.For Yao Sheng:
I warmly welcome Yao Sheng to take the highest of high positions with our Order as abbot. With the Buddhist world, in and out of the U.S., becoming more multicultural, Abbot Sheng will help us in growing our outreach and support the millions of Spanish speakers to celebrate the Buddhist teachings world wide. I look forward to working with Abott Sheng in the months to come. May all be happy!
Amitofuo,
-Shi Yin Shan (Jeff)
From Shi Yao Xiang
Shi Yao Xiang, O.H.Y.Welcome Aboard Abbot Yao Sheng!
Your acceptance of this position assures all of us that ZBOHY-ZATMA will continue to be a strong presence in the global world of the internet.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome as you take the seat of The Abbot of ZBOHY-ZATMA.
I look forward to your vision and leadership and wish you all good luck!
And a final thanks to Kenny for all the heavy lifting. Good, good luck in your emeritus status.
-Shi Yao Xiang (Liz)
From Shi Yao Xin
Shi Yao Xin, O.H.Y.L'Ordre Bouddhiste Zen de Hsu Yun a le plaisir d'annoncer l'élection de son nouvel abbé, le révérend Yao Sheng Shakya.
Nous souhaitons le meilleur dans sa nouvelle tâche à notre homme de Buenos Aires. Puissions nous l'aider de notre mieux, dans la simplicité et la convivialité qui caractérise notre ordre.
C'est avec avec une sincère gratitude que nous remercions le révérend Yin Cai Shakya pour l'admirable bienveillance et la délicate attention dont il fit preuve dans sa charge d'abbé.
Puisse cette nouvelle année être également celle du renouveau pour notre ordre et chacun d'entre nous.
Bravo encore à notre nouvel abbé, qui sait qu'il peut compter sur les amis de l'ordre.
-Shi Yao Xin (Luis)
