A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace
A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace

Author: Seon Master Subul

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1614295522

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Penetrate the nature of mind with this contemporary Korean take on a classic of Zen literature. The message of the Tang-dynasty Zen text in this volume seems simple: to gain enlightenment, stop thinking there is something you need to practice. For the Chinese master Huangbo Xiyun (d. 850), the mind is enlightenment itself if we can only let go of our normal way of thinking. The celebrated translation of this work by John Blofeld, The Zen Teaching of Huang Po, introduced countless readers to Zen over the last sixty years. Huangbo’s work is also a favorite of contemporary Zen (Korean: Seon) Master Subul, who has revolutionized the strict monastic practice of koans and adapted it for lay meditators in Korea and around the world to make swift progress in intense but informal retreats. Devoting themselves to enigmatic questions with their whole bodies, retreatants are frustrated in their search for answers and arrive thereby at a breakthrough experience of their own buddha nature. A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace is a bracing call for the practitioner to let go and thinking and unlock the buddha within.

A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace
A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace

Author: Seon Master Subul

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1614295301

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Penetrate the nature of mind with this contemporary Korean take on a classic of Zen literature. The message of the Tang-dynasty Zen text in this volume seems simple: to gain enlightenment, stop thinking there is something you need to practice. For the Chinese master Huangbo Xiyun (d. 850), the mind is enlightenment itself if we can only let go of our normal way of thinking. The celebrated translation of this work by John Blofeld, The Zen Teaching of Huang Po, introduced countless readers to Zen over the last sixty years. Huangbo’s work is also a favorite of contemporary Zen (Korean: Seon) Master Subul, who has revolutionized the strict monastic practice of koans and adapted it for lay meditators in Korea and around the world to make swift progress in intense but informal retreats. Devoting themselves to enigmatic questions with their whole bodies, retreatants are frustrated in their search for answers and arrive thereby at a breakthrough experience of their own buddha nature. A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace is a bracing call for the practitioner to let go and thinking and unlock the buddha within.

The Philosophy of Life
The Philosophy of Life

Author: Guying Chen

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2016-01-12

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9004310231

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Chen Guying, one of the leading scholars on Daoism in contemporary China, provides in his book The Philosophy of Life, A New Reading of the Zhuangzi a detailed analysis and a unique interpretation of Zhuangzi’s Inner, Outer and Miscellaneous chapters. Unlike many other Chinese scholars Chen does not focus on a philological, but on a philosophical reading of the Zhuangzi highlighting the main topics of self-cultivation, aesthetics, and epistemology. Chen’s perspectives on the Zhuangzi range from the historical background of the Warring States Period to his own personal (political) experience. Since Chen is also a specialist on Nietzsche, he elaborates Zhuangzi’s philosophy of life and the idea of regulating one’s heart by drawing a parallel to Nietzsche’s perspectivism.

The Method of No-Method
The Method of No-Method

Author: Sheng Yen

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2008-11-11

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0834824841

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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.

Martin Buber and Eastern Wisdom Teachings
Martin Buber and Eastern Wisdom Teachings

Author: Hune Margulies

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2022-02-28

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1527580318

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This book is an in-depth conversation between philosophies of Dialogue, particularly as espoused by Martin Buber, and teachings from the wisdom traditions of the East, particularly Zen Buddhism and its Pure Land School. It argues that God is the between of I and Thou. Writings from Sufism, Hasidism, Hinduism and other spiritual traditions are excerpted as well, as they all draw their teachings from similar primordial moments of deep poetic insight. Dialogical philosophy articulates the principle of relationship, which is discussed throughout the book in its various contexts and different modalities.

Zurchungpa's Testament
Zurchungpa's Testament

Author: Dilgo Khyentse

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0834842777

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Zurchungpa's Eighty Chapters of Personal Advice was the final teaching given by the great Nyingma master Zurchung Sherab Trakpa before he passed away. His counsels are the distillation of a lifetime's experience and comprise the practical instructions of a master who had made the teachings of the Great Perfection truly part of himself. The original text consists of almost 580 maxims, organized into eighty chapters covering the entire path of Dzogchen, from fundamental teachings on devotion and renunciation, through to a whole series of pith instructions that bring the Dzogchen view to life. Much of the meaning of these pithy, often cryptic, instructions could be lost on the reader without the help of the notes Shechen Gyaltsap Rinpoche provided in his annotated edition, which he based on the explanations he received from his own teacher, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. This book contains a complete detailed teaching on Zurchungpa's text by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, based on Shechen Gyaltsap's notes. Originally intended as essential instructions for a group of practitioners in three-year retreat, it will undoubtedly serve as an indispensable guide to anyone who seriously wishes to practice the Great Perfection. Zurchung Sherab Trakpa (1014-1074) was a key teacher in the Zur tradition, one of the handful of kama lineages through which the teachings of the Ancient Tradition were transmitted from master to disciple, beginning with Guru Padmasambhava and Vimalamitra, right down to the Nyingma masters of the present day. He was a learned scholar and accomplished meditation master who spent many years in retreat, practicing the teachings of the Great Perfection. Shechen Gyaltsap Rinpoche (1871-1926) was an important disciple of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo the Great and one of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's root teachers. An accomplished meditator, he was also one of the most respected scholars of his day, whose writings fill thirteen volumes.

The Record of Empty Hall
The Record of Empty Hall

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Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 161180891X

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A fresh translation and commentary on a classic collection of 100 koans from thirteenth-century China. The Record of Empty Hall was written by Xutang Zhiyu (1185-1269), an important figure in Chinese Linji Chan (Japanese Rinzai Zen) Buddhism and in its transmission to Japan. Although previously little-known in the West, Xutang's work is on par with the other great koan collections of the era, such as The Blue Cliff Record and Book of Serenity. Translated by Zen teacher Dosho Port from the original Chinese, The Record of Empty Hall opens new paths into the earthiness, humor, mystery, and multiplicity of meaning that are at the heart of koan inquiry. Inspired by the pithy, frank tone of Xutang's originals, Port also offers his own commentaries on the koans, helping readers to see the modern and relatable applications of these thirteenth-century encounter stories. Readers familiar with koans will recognize key figures, such as Bodhidharma, Nanquan, and Zhaozhou and will also be introduced to teaching icons not found in other koan collections. Through his commentaries, as well as a glossary of major figures and an appendix detailing the cases, Port not only opens up these remarkable koans but also illuminates their place in ancient Chinese, Japanese, and contemporary Zen practice.

Studies in Chinese Poetry
Studies in Chinese Poetry

Author: James R. Hightower

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2020-10-26

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 1684170281

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This collection of seventeen essays by James R. Hightower and Florence Chia-ying Yeh contains three chapters on shih poetry, ten chapters on Sung tz'u, and four chapters on the works of Wang Kuo-wei. It includes ten previously unpublished works, including Hightower's now classic work on T'ao Ch'ien and Yeh's studies of Subg tz'u, as well as seven important additions to the literature on Chinese poetry. The essays treat individual poets, particular poetic techniques (for example, allusion), and general issues of period style and poetry criticism. The previoulsy published items have been updated to include the Chinese texts of all poems presented in translation. Although authored separately by Professors Hightower and Yeh, the essays presented here are the result of theor thirty years of collaboration in working on Chinese poetry. Through close readings of individual texts, the two authors explicate the stylistic and psychological components of the work of the poets they study and present compelling interpretations of their poems.

Zen Wisdom: Inspirational Cards
Zen Wisdom: Inspirational Cards

Author: Thomas Jacob

Publisher: Thomas Jacob

Published: 2023-12-23

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a transformative journey with our "Zen Wisdom Inspirational Cards," a profound collection of 60 cards designed to bring serenity, mindfulness, and enlightenment into your daily life. Each card is a portal to ancient wisdom, presenting a unique blend of Zen philosophy, inspirational stories, and practical exercises that invite you to explore the depths of your inner self. Feel the gentle breeze of enlightenment as you navigate through these cards, each adorned with beautiful illustrations capturing the essence of Zen simplicity. Immerse yourself in the timeless teachings inspired by nature, mindfulness, and the art of living in harmony with the present moment. These cards are not mere affirmations but gateways to self-discovery, drawing from the rich tapestry of Zen wisdom that has resonated through centuries. Delve into the riddles of koans, unravel the parables, and absorb the profound insights shared through stories and exercises that encourage reflection and personal growth. Whether you seek daily inspiration, a moment of tranquility, or guidance in times of challenge, these cards are your companions on the path to inner peace. Allow the wisdom of Zen to permeate your thoughts, actions, and the very fabric of your being, fostering a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit. Embrace the beauty of simplicity, the power of presence, and the transformative nature of Zen with each card you draw. May these timeless teachings guide you toward a more mindful, purposeful, and enlightened existence. Open the door to self-discovery and let the journey begin—one card at a time.

Koreana 2020 Summer (English)
Koreana 2020 Summer (English)

Author: The Korea Foundation

Publisher: 한국국제교류재단

Published: 2020-08-19

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13:

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Koreana is a full-color quarterly on Korean culture and arts, including traditional heritage as well as modern and contemporary activities. Each issue includes in-depth coverage of a selected theme, followed by an array of articles on artists and artisans, historic and cultural landmarks, natural attractions, reviews of stage performances and exhibitions, literary pieces, and today’s lifestyles. Published since 1987, the magazine can also be accessed at (www.koreana.or.kr).