The Chan Handbook

Author : Hsuan Hua
Publisher : Buddhist Text Translation Society
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781601030207

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The Chan Handbook by Hsuan Hua Pdf

Not everyone is fortunate enough to attend a meditation retreat with a Chan master, yet everyone can benefit from this handbook that explains the essential principals of chan meditation as taught by the late Tripitika Master Hsuan Hua, former instructor at Nan Hua Monastery in Canton, China, the bodhimanda of the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng. Compiled from Chinese and translated into English, these talks span a 40 year period during retreats in China and America. Topics covered include - What are the benefits of meditation? - How do we sit in meditation? - What are the states of meditation? - How do we reach nirvana? - What is absolute enlightenment?

Author : Shakya YongHua
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983527954

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Teach Yourself Meditation

Author : Guo Jun
Publisher : Monkfish Book Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780983358916

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Essential Chan Buddhism by Guo Jun Pdf

An inspiring introduction to Chan Buddhism in a value-priced hardcover edition. Perfect for daily spiritual guidance and gifts.

Author : Guo Gu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834843080

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The Essence of Chan by Guo Gu Pdf

Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma’s most important texts—designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practice Legend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He confounded the emperor with cryptic dialogues, traveled the country, lived in a cave in the mountains, and eventually paved the way for a unique and illuminating approach to Buddhist teachings that would later spread across the whole of East Asia in the form of Chan—later to be known as Seon in Korean, Thien in Vietnamese, and Zen in Japanese. This book, a translation and commentary on one of Bodhidharma’s most important texts, explores Bodhidharma’s revolutionary teachings in English. Guo Gu weaves his commentary through modern and relatable contexts, showing that this centuries-old wisdom is just as crucial for life now as it was when it first came to be. Masterfully translated and accompanied by helpful insights to supplement daily practice, The Essence of Chan is the perfect guide for those new to Chan, those returning, or those who have been practicing for years.

Author : Master Sheng-Yen
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834825956

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Attaining the Way by Master Sheng-Yen Pdf

This is an inspiring guide to the practice of Chan (Chinese Zen) in the words of four great masters of that tradition. It includes teachings from contemporary masters Xuyun and Sheng Yen, and from Jiexian and Boshan of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Though the texts were written over a period of hundreds of years, they are all remarkably lucid and are perfect for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners today. All the main points of spiritual practice are covered: philosophical foundations, methods, approaches to problems and obstacles—all aimed at helping the student attain the way to enlightenment.

Author : Chan Kwok-bun
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461402664

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International Handbook of Chinese Families by Chan Kwok-bun Pdf

Families are the cornerstone of Chinese society, whether in mainland China, in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Malaysia, or in the Chinese diaspora the world over. Handbook of the Chinese Family provides an overview of economics, politics, race, ethnicity, and culture within and external to the Chinese family as a social institution. While simultaneously evaluating its own methodological tools, this book will set current knowledge in the context of what has been previously studied as well as future research directions. It will examine inter-family relationships and politics as well as childrearing, education, and family economics to provide a rounded and in-depth view.

Author : Jackie Chan
Publisher : Gallery Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982107222

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Never Grow Up by Jackie Chan Pdf

“You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Hollywood memoir with this much blood and (broken) bone” (Entertainment Weekly) in this candid, thrilling autobiography from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world. Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016—after over fifty-five years in the industry, over 200 films, and many broken bones—he received an honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievement in film. But Jackie is just getting started. Now, in Never Grow Up, the global superstar reflects on his early life, including his childhood years at the China Drama Academy (in which he was enrolled at the age of six), his big breaks (and setbacks) in Hong Kong and Hollywood, his numerous brushes with death (both on and off film sets), and his life as a husband and father (which has been, admittedly and regrettably, imperfect). In this “impossibly colorful memoir” (USA TODAY), Jackie applies the same spirit of openness to his “legendary life, with many fascinating stories waiting for you to discover” (Jet Li), proving time and time again why he’s beloved the world over: he’s honest, funny, kind, brave beyond reckoning and—after all this time—still young at heart.

Author : Sheng Yen
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834826670

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Shattering the Great Doubt by Sheng Yen Pdf

Huatou is a skillful method for breaking through the prison of mental habits into the spacious mind of enlightenment. The huatou is a confounding question much like a Zen koan. Typical ones are "What is wu [nothingness]?" or "What was my original face before birth-and-death?" But a huatou is unlike a koan in that the aim is not to come up with an answer. The practice is simple: ask yourself your huatou relentlessly, in meditation as well as in every other activity. Don't give up on it; don't try to think your way to an answer. Resolve to live with the sensation of doubt that arises, and it will pervade your entire existence with a sense of profound wonder, ultimately leading to the shattering of the sense of an independent self. Master Sheng Yen brings the traditional practice to life in this practical guide based on talks he gave during a series of huatou retreats. He teaches the method in detail, giving advice for dealing with the typical pitfalls and problems that arise, and answering retreat participants' questions as they experience the practice themselves. He then offers commentary on four classic huatou texts, grounding his instructions in the teaching of the great Chan masters.

Author : Shakya YongHua
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983527989

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Chan Handbook II by Shakya YongHua Pdf

Author : Lauriston Sharp,Lucien M. Hanks
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501721397

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Bang Chan by Lauriston Sharp,Lucien M. Hanks Pdf

Bang Chan traces the changing cultural characteristics of a small Siamese village during the century and a quarter from its founding as a wilderness settlement outside Bangkok to its absorption into the urban spread of the Thai capital. Rich in ethnographic detail, the book sums up the major findings of a pioneering interdisciplinary research project that began in 1948. Changes in Bang Chan's social organization, technology, economy, governance, education, and religion are portrayed in the context of local and national developments.

Author : Guo Gu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834843493

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Silent Illumination by Guo Gu Pdf

Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and illumination, and by working with silent illumination meditation you can find your own awakening. Distinguished Chan Buddhist teacher Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions. To help establish a foundation for realizing silent illumination, he has translated twenty-five teachings from the influential master Hongzhi Zhengjue into English, accompanied by his personal commentary. This book will be an indispensable resource for meditators interested in beginning or deepening their silent illumination practice.

Author : Francis Chan
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781411035

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Crazy Love by Francis Chan Pdf

Revised & Updated Edition! God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not, we all know something's wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Learn more about Crazy Love at www.crazylovebook.com.

Author : Wujuemiaotian (chan shi.)
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780557188666

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Book of Wisdom by Wujuemiaotian (chan shi.) Pdf

In this beautiful and pithy book, Chan Master Miao Tian, the 85th Patriarch of Chan Buddhism, presents the many facets of Chan -- from the universal life force to the personal life guide -- and their attainment through the Buddhist practice of meditation. Many essential yet somewhat elusive Chan Buddhism concepts, such as karma, reincarnation, Five Poisons, merits, formless charity, meditation, wisdom, and precepts, are given concise and unreserved explanations in modern language to dispel any lingering misconceptions about them. Authentic meditation practices from the Chan School are offered with step-by-step guidance to help readers experiment and experience Chan's incredible power of transformation, healing, and harmonization. Presented in a down-to-earth style and embellished with Chan Master Miao Tian's life experiences and realizations, Chan Master Miao Tian's Book of Wisdom carries the unique potential to help its readers attain physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual fulfillment.

Author : Long Cheng
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography
ISBN : 0345429133

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I Am Jackie Chan by Long Cheng Pdf

As one of the biggest stars to burst into U.S. theaters, Jackie Chan has wowed audiences with death-defying stunts. But who really is this lightning-fast Charlie Chaplin of martial arts moviemaking? Now, in I Am Jackie Chan, he tells the fascinating, harrowing, ultimately triumphant story of his life: How the rebellious son of refugees in tumultuous 1950s Hong Kong became the disciplined disciple of a Chinese Opera Master. How the dying art of Chinese opera led Jackie to the movie business. And how he broke into Hollywood big time by breaking almost every bone in his body.

Author : Victor Chan
Publisher : Avalon Travel Pub
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0918373905

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Tibet Handbook by Victor Chan Pdf

Fully illustrated throughout, this comprehensive new guide to Tibet contains 1,200 pages of meticulously detailed itineraries, fascinating descriptions, helpful advice, and eye-opening illustrations. 250 maps.