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Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen

Having originated in China in the 6th century, Chan Buddhism is now growing rapidly in popularity, much of which can be attributed to its open, accepting attitude and its focus on a choice of meditative practices to best suit each individual. With the bulk of the text made up of edited transcripts of the teachings at two major retreats led in Wales in 1989 and 1995 by the then-head of the movement, Master Sheng Yen, this jewel of a book offers a rare glimpse inside both the ancient teachings and the contemporary practice of Chan. Words like 'enlightenment' rarely pass the lips of Master Sheng Yen. Instead, he makes it clear that his retreats are for the development of practice, to realize one is not in control of one's own mind, to discover how to train one's mind in awareness, to calm the mind, and to replace ignorance with insight. Commentary by Sheng Yen's much respected Western disciple John Crook gives full context to the teachings and provides a fascinating account of the practical aspects of a retreat of this nature, including the meditative practices of watching the breath, counting the breath and of 'Silent Illumination' that lies at the heart of Chinese Zen. In so doing the atmosphere of such a retreat is powerfully evoked, especially when Crook recounts the experiences and impacts of his own years of practice. See more
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  • Dimensions: 135 x 216mm
  • Publication Date: 19 Jul 2018
  • Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781786781604

About Dr John CrookMaster Sheng- yenShen Yen

Chan Master Sheng Yen (1930-2009) was a widely respected Chan (Chinese Zen) master who taught extensively in the West with centres throughout North America as well as dozens of others throughout the world. He founded the Dharma Drum Mountain (dharmadrum.org) a spiritual and educational foundation that is one of the most influential organisations in Chinese Buddhism. He co-led retreats with the Dalai Lama and is the author of numerous books including Song of Mind The Method of No-Method and his autobiography Footprints in the Snow.Dr John Crook PhD. DSc (1930-2011) was Professor of Psychology at the University of Bristol for many years yet it was in the Eastern practice of Chan Buddhism that he found peace. The first Western Dharma Heir of the late Chan Master Sheng Yen he founded the Western Chan Fellowship (westernchanfellowship.org) a charity devoted to spreading the word about Chinese Zen in Europe and he devoted his life to teaching Chan meditation.

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