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CHAN MAGAZINE
Published by Chan Meditation Center (USA)
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Free Literature
Late Master Sheng Yen's complete and related works include :
Dharma Drum Mountain Melbourne Chapter has a number (not all) of the free booklets in English or Chinese available at the centre.
NEW Release 2020 in Chinese 中文新書出版 : 逆境，讓我們學習 Adversity Enables us to Learn
(Not available in hardcopy yet)
- Free literature (in hard copy or for download as PDF)
- Free e-books The site is in Chinese but the English e-books can be viewed when you select 第九輯 外文書 from the menu on the left. Titles available as e-books are indicated below.
- Free pocket size booklets This site has the Chinese publications e-books. (智慧隨身書). For English publications e-books look for the word English at the right top corner and select English. Then scroll down until you see the words Wisdom Booklets. To the extreme right you'll see the word MORE. Selecting MORE will open up pages of English Publications.
- 108 Adages of Wisdom (108自在語). This e-booklet is available in 17 languages. Choose your preferred language from the menu on the left.
Dharma Drum Mountain Melbourne Chapter has a number (not all) of the free booklets in English or Chinese available at the centre.
NEW Release 2020 in Chinese 中文新書出版 : 逆境，讓我們學習 Adversity Enables us to Learn
(Not available in hardcopy yet)
4 Books on the Fundamentals of Buddhism
Setting in Motion the Dharma Wheel (Sanskrit : Dharmacakra Pravartana Sūtra)
Shakyamuni Buddha first expounded the Four Noble Truths to five of his fellow monks nearly 2,500 years ago. It was the first teaching that he presented after his own profound enlightenment. Yet, as guiding principles for the practice of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths are still relevant today because they speak to perennial truths about human existence.This book consists of talks on the Four Noble Truths (the foundation of the Buddhadharma) by the Venerable Chan Master Sheng-yen at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, New York. These lectures took place on four consecutive Sundays between November 1 and November 22, 1998.
It is our sincere hope that Master Sheng-yen's commentary on the Four Noble Truths will provide the reader with a clear understanding of their meaning, as well as the inspiration to integrate the teachings into their own lives (These books can be read online or downloaded. Click on the image to get to the website)
Shakyamuni Buddha first expounded the Four Noble Truths to five of his fellow monks nearly 2,500 years ago. It was the first teaching that he presented after his own profound enlightenment. Yet, as guiding principles for the practice of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths are still relevant today because they speak to perennial truths about human existence.This book consists of talks on the Four Noble Truths (the foundation of the Buddhadharma) by the Venerable Chan Master Sheng-yen at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, New York. These lectures took place on four consecutive Sundays between November 1 and November 22, 1998.
It is our sincere hope that Master Sheng-yen's commentary on the Four Noble Truths will provide the reader with a clear understanding of their meaning, as well as the inspiration to integrate the teachings into their own lives (These books can be read online or downloaded. Click on the image to get to the website)
Why Take Refuge
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Books
These and other publications are available at our centre or can be ordered through Chan Meditation Centre (USA). This is not an exhaustive list.
Orthodox Chinese Buddhism:
A Contemporary Chan Master's Answers to Common Questions
Written while the author was secluded in solitary retreat in southern Taiwan, Orthodox Chinese Buddhism provides a wealth of theory and simple, clear guidelines for practicing this increasingly popular form of spirituality. One of the most influential Buddhist books in the Chinese language, the book explores a wide range of subjects, from distinguishing core Teachings from outdated cultural norms to bridging the gap between Western and Chinese traditions. In the process, it addresses such questions as "To what extent should Buddhism be Westernized to fit new cultural conditions?" and "Does Westernization necessarily lead to 'a dumbing down' of Buddhism?" In addition to the translation of the complete original text, this edition includes new annotations, appendixes, and a glossary designed for the Western reader. (From the Publisher)
You can obtain a FREE copy of Orthodox Chinese Buddhism when you visit our centre (Dharma Drum Mountain Melbourne Chapter) in Mitcham, Victoria.
You can obtain a FREE copy of Orthodox Chinese Buddhism when you visit our centre (Dharma Drum Mountain Melbourne Chapter) in Mitcham, Victoria.
The Method of No Method
Here is a spiritual practice uncomplicated enough for anyone to learn, yet rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. The traditional Chan (Chinese Zen) practice called Silent Illumination begins with nothing more than putting aside all thoughts except the awareness of oneself “just sitting.” It’s so simple in execution that it has sometimes been called the “method of no-method”—yet simple as it is, the practice is subtle and profound, with the potential for ever subtler refinements as the practitioner moves toward mastery of it. When fully penetrated, this radical form of emptying one’s busy mind-stream leads to perception of the vast ocean of pure awareness.
Here is a spiritual practice uncomplicated enough for anyone to learn, yet rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. The traditional Chan (Chinese Zen) practice called Silent Illumination begins with nothing more than putting aside all thoughts except the awareness of oneself “just sitting.” It’s so simple in execution that it has sometimes been called the “method of no-method”—yet simple as it is, the practice is subtle and profound, with the potential for ever subtler refinements as the practitioner moves toward mastery of it. When fully penetrated, this radical form of emptying one’s busy mind-stream leads to perception of the vast ocean of pure awareness.
Zen Wisdom
In this book, Chan Master Sheng Yen answers questions from students with clarity and depth. Collected over several years, these conversations focus on the simple yet seemingly elusive principles of Chan practice.
Master Sheng Yen combines wisdom gained from years of study and practice with knowledge of the contemporary world to show how Chan and Buddha's Teachings are still relevant today. Beginners as well as those already on the path will find clear and useful guidance as the revered teacher answers questions from his students on the simple yet elusive principles of Chan (Zen) practice. (From the Publisher)
E-book available
Master Sheng Yen combines wisdom gained from years of study and practice with knowledge of the contemporary world to show how Chan and Buddha's Teachings are still relevant today. Beginners as well as those already on the path will find clear and useful guidance as the revered teacher answers questions from his students on the simple yet elusive principles of Chan (Zen) practice. (From the Publisher)
E-book available
Hoofprint of the Ox: Principles of the Chan Buddhist Path as Taught by a Modern Chinese Master
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Revered by Buddhists in the United States and China, Master Sheng Yen shares his wisdom and Teachings in this first comprehensive English primer of Chan, the Chinese tradition of Buddhism that inspired Japanese Zen. Often misunderstood as a system of mind games, the Chan path leads to enlightenment through apparent contradiction. While demanding the mental and physical discipline of traditional Buddhist doctrine, it asserts that wisdom (Buddha-nature) is innate and immediate in all living beings, and thus not to be achieved through devotion to the strictures of religious practice. You arrive without departing.
Master Sheng Yen provides an unprecedented understanding of Chan, its precepts, and its practice. Beginning with a basic overview of Buddhism and meditation, Hoofprint of the Ox details the progressive mental exercises traditionally followed by all Buddhists. Known as the Three Disciplines, these procedures develop moral purity, meditative concentration, and enlightening insight through the "stilling" of the mind. Master Sheng Yen then expounds Chan Buddhism, recounting its centuries-old history in China and illuminating its fundamental tenets. He contemplates the nature of Buddhahood, specifies the physical and mental prerequisites for beginning Chan practice, and humbly considers what it means to be an enlightened Chan master.
Drawing its title from a famous series of pictures that symbolizes the Chan path as the search of an ox-herd for his wayward ox, Hoofprint of the Ox is an inspirational guide to self-discovery through mental transformation. A profound contribution to Western understanding of Chan and Zen, this book is intended for practicing Buddhists as well as anyone interested in learning about the Buddhist path. (From the Publisher)
Revered by Buddhists in the United States and China, Master Sheng Yen shares his wisdom and Teachings in this first comprehensive English primer of Chan, the Chinese tradition of Buddhism that inspired Japanese Zen. Often misunderstood as a system of mind games, the Chan path leads to enlightenment through apparent contradiction. While demanding the mental and physical discipline of traditional Buddhist doctrine, it asserts that wisdom (Buddha-nature) is innate and immediate in all living beings, and thus not to be achieved through devotion to the strictures of religious practice. You arrive without departing.
Master Sheng Yen provides an unprecedented understanding of Chan, its precepts, and its practice. Beginning with a basic overview of Buddhism and meditation, Hoofprint of the Ox details the progressive mental exercises traditionally followed by all Buddhists. Known as the Three Disciplines, these procedures develop moral purity, meditative concentration, and enlightening insight through the "stilling" of the mind. Master Sheng Yen then expounds Chan Buddhism, recounting its centuries-old history in China and illuminating its fundamental tenets. He contemplates the nature of Buddhahood, specifies the physical and mental prerequisites for beginning Chan practice, and humbly considers what it means to be an enlightened Chan master.
Drawing its title from a famous series of pictures that symbolizes the Chan path as the search of an ox-herd for his wayward ox, Hoofprint of the Ox is an inspirational guide to self-discovery through mental transformation. A profound contribution to Western understanding of Chan and Zen, this book is intended for practicing Buddhists as well as anyone interested in learning about the Buddhist path. (From the Publisher)
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Things Pertaining to Bodhi : The Thirty-seven Aids to Enlightenment
The Thirty-seven Aids to Enlightenment are a set of fundamental teachings of Buddhism in the form of a list. The list’s seeming simplicity belies the fact that it is actually a kind of road map to enlightenment for anyone who follows it with diligence and sincerity. The Thirty-seven Aids comprise seven groups of practices conducive to awakening. Each of the seven groups is itself a list of enlightenment factors, which add up to a total of thirty-seven: (1) The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, (2) The Four Proper Exertions, (3) The Four Steps to Magical Powers, (4) The Five Roots, (5) The Five Powers, (6) The Seven Factors of Enlightenment, and (7) The Noble Eightfold Path. Master Sheng Yen’s down-to-earth teachings take the reader on a progression through each of the practices, illustrating how they relate to the reader’s own path toward enlightenment. |
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Other title available
Dharma Drum Getting the Buddha Mind Faith in Mind : A Guide to Ch'an Practice Footprints in the Snow : The Autobiography of a Chinese Buddhist Monk Illuminating Silence : The Practice of Chinese Zen The Infinite Mirror There is No Suffering Shattering the Great Doubt Song of Mind : Wisdom from the Zen classic Xin Ming |
In Dharma Drum, Master Sheng Yen offers fresh insights into the ways we can bring Chan study and practice into our daily lives. "In meditation, we go from phenomena to emptiness by progressively voiding our mental states". This sentence succinctly summarizes the purpose of practicing Chan meditation. This book answers the question of how the practice of Chan retreat is integral to the path of realising "emptiness" -- the enlightened state of bodhi, or Buddha Mind. It is recommended for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners of Chan and Zen Buddhism. This guide to Chan practice is based on "Faith in Mind" a poem by Chan master Seng Ts'an. In this landmark memoir, a renowned Buddhist master traces his spiritual journey against the panoramic story of China from the pre-Communist era to the present. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the practice of a Chinese Zen retreat and the ideas behind it. Commentaries on two Chan classics, Inquiry into matching Halves and Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhii, written by two of the founders of the Ts’ao-tung sect of Chan Buddhism. Both emphasize the Chan view that wisdom is not separate from vexation. Master Sheng Yen's commentary on the Heart Sutra. (E-book available) Huatou is a skillful method for breaking through the prison of mental habits into the spacious mind of enlightenment. "No words can explain enlightenment," says the 7th-century Chan classic Xin Ming (Song of Mind) by Chan Master Farong (594-657)... In his commentary, Master Sheng Yen .. reveals to us its still-vital inner meanings...to show us how to approach Chan meditation, how to deal with problems arising in practice, and how to integrate Chan into every aspect of one's life. |