An discussion of early Zen development in the west (specifically, from the time of the beatniks onwards) and some differences between how Zen was lived originally, how it was lived in Japan, and how the Western world has begun building its concepts into Western society (often without properly understanding its roots).Because Zen was so foreign… Continue reading Zen in the Western World
Category: Masters and Teachers
Xu Yun ( pronounced shü yooin) and Chan information
There is so much excellent information about the history of Buddhism and Dao in China, which Xu Yun rose up thru, and straight information on the practice of Hua Tou which is the practice which he taught. imho, hua tou is the clearest practice that the western mind can fathom. https://wenshuchan-online.weebly.com/biography-master-xu-yun-1840-1959.html
On Finding Wisdom Beyond Discriminatory Thought – Huang Po & Dogen
Zen master -ObakuHuang Po, china d. 850. Studying the Way is just a figure of speech.In fact, the Tao is not something that can be studied.Study leads to the use of concepts,And when we cling to conceptsThe entire way is misunderstood.The Way is not something that exists separately from you,And it is not located anywhere… Continue reading On Finding Wisdom Beyond Discriminatory Thought – Huang Po & Dogen
Chinul on what faith means……..
"Right faith does not put stock in conditioned causes or effects (temporary life circumstances). Rather, it stresses faith that everyone is originally “the one essence”, and that everyone possesses the impeccable pure self-nature, and that the sublime essence of "heaven/the Kingdom of God/Nirvana" is complete in everyone. There is no need to search elsewhere; since… Continue reading Chinul on what faith means……..
The Secrets of Cultivating the Mind – Chinul
‘Secrets of Cultivating the Mind’ was written by Korean Zen Master Chinul This translation was completed by Dr. Thomas Cleary who is a prolific author and one of the foremost translators of Asian philosophy and spiritual teachings. He has translated numerous works in Buddhist, Taoist, and I Ching studies. He received a PhD in East… Continue reading The Secrets of Cultivating the Mind – Chinul
My teaching – Lao Tzu
"Some say that my teaching is nonsense. Others call it lofty but impractical. But to those who have looked inside themselves, this nonsense makes perfect sense. And to those who put it into practice, this loftiness has roots that go deep." 老子 - Lao Tzu (The English translation of his name sounds like "old… Continue reading My teaching – Lao Tzu
Conversation with Xu Yun – John Blofeld
https://thebamboosea.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/a-conversation-with-hsu-yun-john-blofeld/ https://zen1.space/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=305 This story is re-told in an interesting blog called The Bamboo Sea. In the pre-amble, Blofeld relates how he came to be at a monastery when the illustrious master, Hsü Yün (pictured below), just happened to return from a long journey. *** Finding myself in his presence, I became virtually tongue-tied and had… Continue reading Conversation with Xu Yun – John Blofeld
Xu Yun – Hua Tou Method
This website comes from : Xu Yun thru Charles Luk thru Richard Hunn https://wenshuchan-online.weebly.com/the-hua-tou-3544138957-method.html
The Genesis of Now – Richard Doyle
The Genesis of Now - Richard Doyle
Huatou – A teaching by Master Xu Yun
http://dharmata.net/investigating-chan-contemplating-mind-hua-tou/ Investigating Chan and Contemplating Mind (Hua tou / ko’an) Investigating Chan and Contemplating Mind Xuyun (1839-1959) Our sect focuses on investigating Chan. And the purpose of investigating Chan is to “illuminate the Mind and see one’s own self-nature,” which means to thoroughly investigate and comprehend our original face. This investigation is also called “clearly… Continue reading Huatou – A teaching by Master Xu Yun
Reality is Dharma 