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From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. One ] By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku As buddha-nature is within all beings, this book expounds the meaning of “Life is Chan, and Chan is Life.” Everyone can benefit by applying Chan wisdom and compassion in daily life, regardless of the complexity of their lives, their environments and interpersonal relationships, along with the associated stresses and conflicts.

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. One ] By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku As buddha-nature is within all beings, this book expounds the meaning of “Life is Chan, and Chan is Life.” Everyone can benefit by applying Chan wisdom and compassion in daily life, regardless of the complexity of their lives, their environments and interpersonal relationships, along with the associated stresses and conflicts.

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. One ] By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku As buddha-nature is within all beings, this book expounds the meaning of “Life is Chan, and Chan is Life.” Everyone can benefit by applying Chan wisdom and compassion in daily life, regardless of the complexity of their lives, their environments and interpersonal relationships, along with the associated stresses and conflicts.

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. One ] By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku As buddha-nature is within all beings, this book expounds the meaning of “Life is Chan, and Chan is Life.” Everyone can benefit by applying Chan wisdom and compassion in daily life, regardless of the complexity of their lives, their environments and interpersonal relationships, along with the associated stresses and conflicts.

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. One ] By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku As buddha-nature is within all beings, this book expounds the meaning of “Life is Chan, and Chan is Life.” Everyone can benefit by applying Chan wisdom and compassion in daily life, regardless of the complexity of their lives, their environments and interpersonal relationships, along with the associated stresses and conflicts.

[Living and Dying with Dignity] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chinese Buddhism and the Chan Tradition] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Enlightenment and Buddhahood] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Life in a Chan Monastery] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[The Spirit of Chan] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Dreaming Asleep and Awake] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan: a Gateway to Wisdom] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Buddhadharma in the Modern World] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

February 2023 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “Attaining the Way” by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

February 2023 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “Subtle Wisdom” by Master Sheng Yen #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

February 2023 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “Subtle Wisdom” by Master Sheng Yen #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

[The Chan View of Life] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan and Enlightenment] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Egoism and Altruism] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Why I am a Chan Monk] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Transforming Suffering] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Human Consciousness in the Chan Perspective] From Tea Words Vol. Two By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan and Daily Life] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Pilgrimage to India] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America Part Two] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America: Part One] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Buddhism and Fate] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post February 2022 Sesshin, Day 4: Faith in Mind: A Commentary on Seng Ts'an's Classic by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post February 2022 Sesshin, Day 3: Faith in Mind: A Commentary on Seng Ts'an's Classic by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post February 2022 Sesshin, Day 2: Faith in Mind: A Commentary on Seng Ts'an's Classic by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

[Creations of the Mind] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post February 2022 Sesshin, Day 1: Faith in Mind: A Commentary on Seng Ts'an's Classic by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

[Change and Changelessness] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Ten Thousand and One] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Light and Quakes] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Four Views of Chan] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Is Buddhism Theistic?] - From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[No Anger or Love between Master and Disciple] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Thinking without Purpose] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated transcript The post November 2021 Sesshin, Day 2: Attaining the Way by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated transcript The post November 2021 Sesshin, Day 1: Attaining the Way by Master Sheng Yen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

[Samsara and Nirvana] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Buddha-Nature, Sentient Beings, and Ignorance] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[The Four Marks of Self] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Compassionate Contemplation ] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Chan, Meditation, and Mysticism] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Letting Go] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Letting Go] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Cultivating Your Own Field] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[The Other Side ] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Bitter Practice] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Emptiness and Existence] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Where is my Master?] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Strictness and Laxity] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Right Attitudes as an Aid to Practice] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Opening up to Nature] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Is Practice Necessary?] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[How to Practice Chan] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Emptiness and Loneliness] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn The post February/March 2021 Sesshin, Day 4: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn The post February/March 2021 Sesshin, Day 3: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn The post February/March 2021 Sesshin, Day 2: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn The post February/March 2021 Sesshin, Day 1: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

[Tea Words] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

The presumed dead Gu Ting Ye appears at his grandfather's funeral, dashing some family members' plans to steal his inheritance. Ming Lan's mother goes into labor but the devious Mistress Lin doesn't aid the suffering woman. Ming Lan tries desperately to find a doctor but by the time she does, it's too late. Master Sheng and Madame Wang are furious at the turn of events and punish the servants. Grandma Sheng decides to raise Ming Lan under her care. The family leaves for the capital as Master Sheng is promoted. What will be in store for Ming Lan now that she has lost her mother?

[The Problem of Death] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Shakyamuni's Great Vow] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

[Parting Words] From Tea Words Vol. One By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku Tea Words is an 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.

A student and dharma heir's reflection of the teachings of her teacher and working with him as his translator. 08/05/2020, Rebecca Li, dharma talk at City Center.

Welcome to Episode 3! As the title suggests, we're going to talk a little bit about failure. I think that the fear of failure can often be not only stifling but actually debilitating to our practice, to our pursuits, and to our personal lives. I know it has often left me paralyzed and frozen in place. The fear of failure has often left me incapable of moving in any direction. But, I think that represents a really unhealthy and inaccurate view of failure. Let's try to look at failure more deeply. Let's talk about Failure. Below you'll find links to all the books and content I referenced in the video, as well as all the gear I use to make videos and podcasts. Some of these are amazon affiliate links, using these links to purchase any of these items is an easy way to support the channel. Thanks so much! Episode 221 of the Robcast "Jesus H. Christ: Part 11 - And Now the H" - https://robbell.podbean.com/e/jesus-h-christ-part-11-and-now-the-h/ "Being Natural" by Master Sheng-yen - https://tricycle.org/magazine/being-natural/ The Method of No-Method by Sheng-yen - https://amzn.to/2GdVYkv Illuminating Silence by Sheng-yen - https://amzn.to/2UyCkUd The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/2GiklNE My Tattooed Buddha Articles - https://thetattooedbuddha.com/?s=duane+toops Gear I use: Nikon D5300 - https://amzn.to/2s6zF89 Nikon 18-135mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2BMShhx K&F Variable Neutral Density Filter - https://amzn.to/2Sm93Lz Amazon Basics 50inch Tripod - https://amzn.to/2StDwrr Boya BY-M1 Lav Mic - https://amzn.to/2rWHbC7 Blue Snowball USB Mic - https://amzn.to/2BLvyCL ESDDI Softbox lighting kit - https://amzn.to/2Sj1uFz ASUS ROG G751J Laptop - https://amzn.to/2Solarw Follow me on Social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5hmW1yeMaF4wcU08FxqAw?view_as=subscriber Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/duanejtoops/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/duanetoops Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duanetoops/ Wordpress - https://duanetoops.wordpress.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duanetoops/support

Dharma talk by John Pulleyn The post December 2018 Sesshin, Day 4: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn The post December 2018 Sesshin, Day 3: Catching a Feather on a Fan: A Zen Retreat With Master Sheng Yen, by John Crook appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei Amala Wrightson The post October 2018 Sesshin, Day 5, Amala-sensei: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism (by Master Sheng Yen & Others) appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei Amala Wrightson The post October 2018 Sesshin, Day 4, Amala-sensei: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism (by Master Sheng Yen & Others) appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei Amala Wrightson The post October 2018 Sesshin, Day 3, Amala-sensei: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism (by Master Sheng Yen & Others) appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei Amala Wrightson The post October 2018 Sesshin, Day 2, Amala-sensei: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism (by Master Sheng Yen & Others) appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Teisho by Sensei Amala Wrightson The post October 2018 Sesshin, Day 1, Amala-sensei: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism (by Master Sheng Yen & Others) appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Day 1 of summer 7-day sesshin Right Effort -- going beyond ego-centredness Text: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen by Master Sheng-yen. Edited with Preface, Introductions and Commentary by John Crook.

Day 2 of summer 7-day sesshin Entering the Great Ocean of Buddhism through Faith Text: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen by Master Sheng-yen. Edited with Preface, Introductions and Commentary by John Crook.

Day 3 of summer 7-day sesshin Pride, Shame, Guilt versus Repentance Based on No-self Text: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen by Master Sheng-yen. Edited with Preface, Introductions and Commentary by John Crook.

Day 4 of summer 7-day sesshin Genuine Humility and Repaying Our Karmic Debts Text: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen by Master Sheng-yen. Edited with Preface, Introductions and Commentary by John Crook.

Day 5 of summer 7-day sesshin Gratitude, Loving Kindness and Collective Karma Text: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen by Master Sheng-yen. Edited with Preface, Introductions and Commentary by John Crook.

Long-time American Zen practitioner Stuart Lachs has spent some 40 years practicing Zen. First with Suzuki Roshi at the Tassajara Monastery in California and then with Eido Shimano Roshi, Walter Nowick, and finally with Ch’an Master Sheng-yen. In all of these communities Stuart ran up against strange and unfortunate dynamics playing out between the Zen Master and their communities. After getting heavily involved with the academic and sociological study of Zen, Stuart began seeing some of the cultural (and invisible) reasons that these communities would falter, whether from sexual scandals, the intense vanity of the teacher, or worse. In this episode he shares with us some of the ways that the legitimacy, authority & power of the Zen Master are spread through the Zen institution, and how these sometimes ridiculous ideals are accepted without questions from many intelligent, well-meaning, people. If you’re a Buddhist practitioner of any sort, you won’t want to miss this conversation! This is part 1 of a two-part series. Listen to part 2, The Darker Side of Zen: Institutions Defining Reality. Episode Links: Zen Master in America: Dressing the Donkey with Bells and Scarves ( http://mandala.hr/samsara/Stuart_Lachs.The_Zen_Master_in_America.pdf ) The Sacred Canopy ( http://bit.ly/Svhwi )