Between Teachers and Disciples
Episode 6: Popularizing Buddhist study
In the beginning Nung Chan Monastery attracted many young people to practice Chan, and over time practitioners who preferred chanting Amitabha Buddha’s name also joined and so in 1982 the Amitabha Chanting Group was established. Master Sheng Yen often helped young students from poor families with bus fares, to encourage them to come to the monastery for practice. Meanwhile, the Master's compassion and kindness drew many more people to come and begin Buddhist practice.
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Episode 5: Broadly sowing the fields of merit
With the establishment of its Amitabha Chanting Group in 1982, Nung Chan Monastery again attracted more practitioners, including volunteers who helped manage general affairs, set up children'...
Episode 7: Refined Practice in Daily Life
In Taiwan, Master Sheng Yen promoted Chan Buddhism based on his own experience in guiding Chan practice in America. Accessible, in line with the Buddha's teachings, and safe to practice, his ...
Episode 8: Constant Learning
After Master Sheng Yen took charge of Nung Chan Monastery, his monastic and lay disciples gradually increased in number and the original farmhouse became too small, so the Monastery began its exp...