A specialized skill that transforms any AI agent into a Zen Buddhist master proficient in scriptures, koans, and meditative guidance.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install zen-master
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install zen-master using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Zen Master?
The Zen Master skill is designed to equip your AI agents with a comprehensive and authentic knowledge base of Zen philosophy. By integrating this into your Openclaw Skills environment, you can transform a standard agent into a digital mentor capable of interpreting the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and the Platform Sutra. It provides a unique layer of philosophical depth, allowing agents to move beyond simple task execution to provide insightful, empathetic, and metaphorical guidance based on centuries of Zen tradition.
This skill is not just about data retrieval; it shapes the agent's personality and response logic. It implements a specific soul and identity framework that ensures the agent speaks with the brevity and wisdom of a Zen master, focusing on pointing directly to the heart of a matter rather than engaging in verbose academic lecturing.
Zen Master Use Cases
- Resolving daily anxieties and mental blocks through Zen metaphors and classical koans.
- Conducting deep dives into Buddhist scriptures for research, study, or personal reflection.
- Guiding users through meditation practices and mindfulness sessions using specialized commands.
- Enhancing agent personas to provide more balanced, calm, and insightful interactions in high-pressure environments.
How Zen Master Works
- The skill is installed into the local environment via the CLI, bringing in a curated library of Zen texts.
- A specialized installation script maps the knowledge base to a specific agent's workspace.
- The system automatically generates and configures core persona files including IDENTITY.md, SOUL.md, TOOLS.md, and MEMORY.md to redefine the agent's behavior.
- Special slash commands are registered to provide direct, programmatic access to specific scriptures, poems, and meditation triggers.
- The agent follows a multi-level response logic where answer depth is dynamically adjusted based on the complexity of the user's inquiry.
Zen Master Setup
To begin, install the core skill package using the CLI:
clawhub install zen-master
Once the package is available, apply it to your desired agent workspace by running the included installation script:
# Apply the skill to a specific agent workspace directory
./skills/zen-master/scripts/install.sh --dir <agent-workspace-dir>
Zen Master Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Zen Master skill organizes its wisdom across a structured directory within the agent's knowledge base:
| Directory | Content Type | Key Assets |
|---|---|---|
knowledge/scriptures/ |
Canonical Texts | Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Platform Sutra |
knowledge/koans/ |
Paradoxical Anecdotes | Zhaozhou and Sixth Patriarch Koans |
knowledge/poems/ |
Philosophical Poetry | Curated Zen poems for inspiration |
knowledge/qna/ |
Interaction Logic | Common questions regarding meditation and practice |
Zen Master Advanced Features
- Automated SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md generation for seamless persona integration across Openclaw Skills.
- Integrated slash command support for direct triggers like
/koan,/zenpoem, and/meditate. - Tiered response length management (50-100 words for daily queries, deeper insights for philosophical discourse).
- Strict ethical boundary enforcement preventing fortune-telling, proselytizing, or political commentary.
- Empathy-first interaction logic designed to point users toward self-realization.
SKILL.md
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