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Chan Practice

Chan in Daily Life

This book introduces how to apply the concepts and methods of Chan meditation in daily lives, as well as be a Chan practitioner with a carefree body and mind. 


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The Problems of Modern Life
How Chan Practice Can Benefit Modern Peopl
Chan and Modern Life
How to Practice Chan in Daily Life
Using Chan to Solve Problems
Chan Practice in Daily Life

​The Introduction to Chan Practice

This book introduces, thoroughly and step by step, the concepts and methods of Chan practice to help beginners establish correct views on Chan practice by providing effective and practical methods.


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Chan Is Not Mystical
Four Benefits of Chan Practice
The Purpose and Methods of Meditation Practice
Basic Methods for Chan Sitting Meditation
Harmonizing the Five Fundamentals

Chan Practice: The Path to Peace of Mind

Beginning with an introduction to Chan meditation, this book leads the readers to learn how to relax their body and mind through Chan meditation, in addition to letting go of mental burdens.


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Contemporary Life
The Method of Chan is the Method of Settling the Mind
The Basic Attitude for Settling the Mind
How Chan Buddhism Cures Mental Illness
Levels of Settling the Mind in Chan

Chan Practice and Faith

Many people think that Chan practice depends solely on their own efforts, requiring self-reliance, while those who practice by reciting the Buddha’s name depend solely on external help. Both of these views are incorrect.
 

  • ​Chan Practice and Faith

In the Spirit of Chan

“In the Spirit of Chan” is a concise survey of the origins and development of Chan Buddhism, and an introduction to the essential principles and perspectives of Chan Buddhist theory and practice.
 

  • In the Spirit of Chan
  • The Origin of Chan
  • Bodhidharma's Two Entries and Four Practices
  • Chan:The Gateless Gate

The Effect of Chan Meditation

Chan is a school of Buddhist meditation and also known as Zen. The aim of Chan is to live life with wisdom and compassion through realization of our interconnected- ness with all things.
 

  • The Wealth of Chan Meditation
  • The Precious Human Body
  • Scientists, Views on Meditation
  • Ensuring a Healthy Body and Mind
  • Cultivating a Strong Character
  • From a Balanced Body and Mind to a State of Liberation

The Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan Buddhism

This booklet is a compilation of six discourses delivered by Master Sheng Yen, include the Master's vision of the mission of Dharma Drum, and the aim of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan Buddhism.

 
  • My Commitment and Life's Mission
  • Inheriting the Past and Inspiring the Future
  • The Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan Buddhism
  • About the Author:Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words I

Tea Words is archived edition of Master Sheng Yen's early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Tea Words II

Tea Words is archived edition of Master Sheng Yen's early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Until We Reach Buddhahood I

A series of Shurangama Sutra lectures that Master Sheng Yen provided deep, learned, and insightful commentary and placed them in the context of ordinary life for practitioners of Mahayana Buddhism.

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