{"id":1011,"date":"2018-12-19T04:36:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T04:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianstyles.com\/?page_id=1011"},"modified":"2018-12-19T07:29:11","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T07:29:11","slug":"shifu-s-books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/shifu-s-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Shifu-s-books"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"font_2\"><strong><em>Books by Master Sheng Yen<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#foogallery-gallery-1016 .fg-image {\r\n        width: 225px;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-gutter-5 fg-center fg-default fg-light fg-border-thin fg-shadow-outline fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-hover-scale fg-caption-hover fg-hover-slide-up fg-hover-zoom fg-ready\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-1016\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_62307b682124416a96171006075f75af_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"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\u20131644).\" data-caption-title=\"Attaining the Way\" data-attachment-id=\"990\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_62307b682124416a96171006075f75af_mv2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Attaining the Way<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">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\u20131644).<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_1e1e73d9ad1648d78ef9144dbd941b1f_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"This book allows readers to listen to over 20 lectures on Chan practice and theory given by Master Sheng Yen, which are not possible to be given repeatedly.\" data-caption-title=\"Chan and Enlightenment\" data-attachment-id=\"991\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_1e1e73d9ad1648d78ef9144dbd941b1f_mv2\/2045945702.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Chan and Enlightenment<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This book allows readers to listen to over 20 lectures on Chan practice and theory given by Master Sheng Yen, which are not possible to be given repeatedly.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_32b0075e42a34a7a90e760911748a2f0_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch&#039;an (Chinese Zen).\" data-caption-title=\"Complete Enlightenment\" data-attachment-id=\"992\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_32b0075e42a34a7a90e760911748a2f0_mv2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Complete Enlightenment<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen).<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_03a0ca4fd7934a2793db4dea43fd36d6_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Part One presents Master Sheng Yen\u2019s lively, anecdotal account of the history and main principles of the Chan tradition, along with his careful instructions for meditation. Part Two consists of 180 of his gemlike aphorisms and sayings that serve as inspirations to spiritual practice. The book will appeal to beginners as well as experienced students.\" data-caption-title=\"Dharma Drum\" data-attachment-id=\"993\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_03a0ca4fd7934a2793db4dea43fd36d6_mv2\/2378450033.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Dharma Drum<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Part One presents Master Sheng Yen\u2019s lively, anecdotal account of the history and main principles of the Chan tradition, along with his careful instructions for meditation. Part Two consists of 180 of his gemlike aphorisms and sayings that serve as inspirations to spiritual practice. The book will appeal to beginners as well as experienced students.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_3b35835702b64931bee27b5ad1c21992_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Compiled from lectures by Master Sheng Yen during 7-day retreats in New York City and Long Island, this volume is recommended for beginning as well as seasoned practitioners of Chan and Zen Buddhism.\" data-caption-title=\"Getting the Buddha Mind\" data-attachment-id=\"994\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_3b35835702b64931bee27b5ad1c21992_mv2\/1201266673.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Getting the Buddha Mind<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Compiled from lectures by Master Sheng Yen during 7-day retreats in New York City and Long Island, this volume is recommended for beginning as well as seasoned practitioners of Chan and Zen Buddhism.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_5a92d76cd0b04f2a9efff0d640d6bf7e_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"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.\" data-caption-title=\"Footprints in the Snow\" data-attachment-id=\"995\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_5a92d76cd0b04f2a9efff0d640d6bf7e_mv2\/2673572707.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Footprints in the Snow<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">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.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_b4db3cbebc1547f9bcdf714e6467b1b1_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"The Supreme Way is not difficult \nIf only you do not pick and choose. \nNeither love nor hate, \nAnd you will clearly understand. \nBe off by a hair, \nAnd you are as far from it as heaven and earth.\" data-caption-title=\"Faith in Mind\" data-attachment-id=\"996\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_b4db3cbebc1547f9bcdf714e6467b1b1_mv2\/296521174.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Faith in Mind<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Supreme Way is not difficult \nIf only you do not pick and choose. \nNeither love nor hate, \nAnd you will clearly understand. \nBe off by a hair, \nAnd you are as far from it as heaven and earth.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_2d97678810d446b58d0d05ba8118d646_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Beginning with a basic overview of Buddhism and meditation, the book then 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 &quot;stilling&quot; of the mind.\" data-caption-title=\"Hoofprint of the Ox\" data-attachment-id=\"997\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_2d97678810d446b58d0d05ba8118d646_mv2\/1339395748.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Hoofprint of the Ox<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Beginning with a basic overview of Buddhism and meditation, the book then 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.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_42e3079989444defaa91359d2fe5ea23_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"This book provides a rare opportunity to explore and understand the practice of a Chinese Zen Retreat and a fascinating first hand account of the experience of the little known practice of Silent Illumination.\" data-caption-title=\"Illuminating Silence\" data-attachment-id=\"998\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_42e3079989444defaa91359d2fe5ea23_mv2\/1181057384.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Illuminating Silence<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This book provides a rare opportunity to explore and understand the practice of a Chinese Zen Retreat and a fascinating first hand account of the experience of the little known practice of Silent Illumination.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_c5b8eb3c96554ed7a1c0ee4d0d81b974_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Huatou is a skillful method for breaking through the prison of mental habits into the spacious mind of enlightenment.  Master Sheng Yen brings the traditional practice to life in this practical guide based on talks he gave during a series of huatou retreats.\" data-caption-title=\"Shattering the Great Doubt\" data-attachment-id=\"999\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_c5b8eb3c96554ed7a1c0ee4d0d81b974_mv2\/980393578.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Shattering the Great Doubt<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Huatou is a skillful method for breaking through the prison of mental habits into the spacious mind of enlightenment.  Master Sheng Yen brings the traditional practice to life in this practical guide based on talks he gave during a series of huatou retreats.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_ddd365520cfe426baaf465a67fd3f555_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"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.\" data-caption-title=\"Orthodox Chinese Buddhism\" data-attachment-id=\"1000\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_ddd365520cfe426baaf465a67fd3f555_mv2\/812177506.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Orthodox Chinese Buddhism<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">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.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_377d563fccd7439a956f779e1075ba46_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"The book takes the form of a week-long retreat with Master Sheng Yen, with each chapter in the form of an evening talk given on a particular section of the &quot;Song of Mind&quot; text\u2014giving this book a far more intimate and accessible feel than most commentaries on Zen texts and creating a feeling of being right there with the master as he brings the text to life.\" data-caption-title=\"Song of Mind\" data-attachment-id=\"1001\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_377d563fccd7439a956f779e1075ba46_mv2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Song of Mind<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The book takes the form of a week-long retreat with Master Sheng Yen, with each chapter in the form of an evening talk given on a particular section of the \"Song of Mind\" text\u2014giving this book a far more intimate and accessible feel than most commentaries on Zen texts and creating a feeling of being right there with the master as he brings the text to life.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_a8b29941a2474b5d875a5366bdcef846_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"Here is the inimitable Master Sheng Yen at his best, illuminating the ancient texts of the Chinese Zen tradition to show how wonderfully practical they really are, even for us today. The texts, written by two of the founders of the Ts\u2019ao-tung sect of Chan Buddhism, are poems entitled Inquiry into Matching Halves and Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi.\" data-caption-title=\"The Infinite Mirror\" data-attachment-id=\"1002\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_a8b29941a2474b5d875a5366bdcef846_mv2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">The Infinite Mirror<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Here is the inimitable Master Sheng Yen at his best, illuminating the ancient texts of the Chinese Zen tradition to show how wonderfully practical they really are, even for us today. The texts, written by two of the founders of the Ts\u2019ao-tung sect of Chan Buddhism, are poems entitled Inquiry into Matching Halves and Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_074e52bf7dcd4d9083df6dda3392084e_mv2.png\" data-caption-desc=\"For the masters of the Chan tradition, poetry was a form of creative expression, but even more than that, it was a primary vehicle for teaching. Here a modern master presents ten teaching poems from the ancient masters, with illuminating commentary. \u201cThese poems flow directly from the minds of the enlightened Chan masters,\u201d Master Sheng Yen says.\" data-caption-title=\"The Poetry of Enlightenment\" data-attachment-id=\"1003\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_074e52bf7dcd4d9083df6dda3392084e_mv2.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">The Poetry of Enlightenment<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">For the masters of the Chan tradition, poetry was a form of creative expression, but even more than that, it was a primary vehicle for teaching. Here a modern master presents ten teaching poems from the ancient masters, with illuminating commentary. \u201cThese poems flow directly from the minds of the enlightened Chan masters,\u201d Master Sheng Yen says.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_9cff4227b1244534a48f0c95db0aa8cb_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China.\" data-caption-title=\"Subtle Wisdom\" data-attachment-id=\"1004\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_9cff4227b1244534a48f0c95db0aa8cb_mv2\/2124904922.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Subtle Wisdom<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_80d4cd6a2eb14db98d5572cd8813b2bc_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"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 \u201cjust sitting.\u201d\" data-caption-title=\"The Method of No-Method\" data-attachment-id=\"1005\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_80d4cd6a2eb14db98d5572cd8813b2bc_mv2\/1255746466.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">The Method of No-Method<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">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 \u201cjust sitting.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_bdc9f8746fae42a1870d9bff974a99fe_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"This book is a collection of 29 articles. Most of them are edited transcripts of the lectures by Chan master Cheng Yen given both in the East and West, and previously published in either Humanity Magazine or Dharma Drum Monthly in Taiwan. This book promotes Chan teachings and practice methods in daily life through in-depth experience and simple, clear introductions.\" data-caption-title=\"The World of Chan\" data-attachment-id=\"1006\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_bdc9f8746fae42a1870d9bff974a99fe_mv2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">The World of Chan<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">This book is a collection of 29 articles. Most of them are edited transcripts of the lectures by Chan master Cheng Yen given both in the East and West, and previously published in either Humanity Magazine or Dharma Drum Monthly in Taiwan. This book promotes Chan teachings and practice methods in daily life through in-depth experience and simple, clear introductions.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_f19e2588f8ca4e50923d10519988d803_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"The Thirty-seven Aids to Enlightenment are a set of fundamental teachings of Buddhism in the form of a list. The list\u2019s 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.\" data-caption-title=\"Things Pertaining to Bodhi\" data-attachment-id=\"1007\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_f19e2588f8ca4e50923d10519988d803_mv2\/623936207.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Things Pertaining to Bodhi<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Thirty-seven Aids to Enlightenment are a set of fundamental teachings of Buddhism in the form of a list. The list\u2019s 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.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_de829f165b2c4d498da33717cea8b44c_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"There Is No Suffering is Chan Master Sheng-yen&#039;s commentary on the Heart Sutra. He speaks on the sutra from the Chan point of view, and presents it as a series of contemplation methods, encouraging readers to experience it directly through meditation and daily life.\" data-caption-title=\"There Is No Suffering\" data-attachment-id=\"1009\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_de829f165b2c4d498da33717cea8b44c_mv2\/1991010392.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">There Is No Suffering<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">There Is No Suffering is Chan Master Sheng-yen's commentary on the Heart Sutra. He speaks on the sutra from the Chan point of view, and presents it as a series of contemplation methods, encouraging readers to experience it directly through meditation and daily life.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_9898fd36423a496cbce70703180f48cc_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"The Sword of Wisdom is a penetrating commentary on the Song of Enlightenment, a famous Chan text that speaks of proper methods and attitudes for practice. His lucid words offer fresh insight into a timeless philosophy that will be beneficial and inspiring to anyone who is interested in Buddhism.\" data-caption-title=\"The Sword of Wisdom\" data-attachment-id=\"1008\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_9898fd36423a496cbce70703180f48cc_mv2\/3545199737.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">The Sword of Wisdom<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">The Sword of Wisdom is a penetrating commentary on the Song of Enlightenment, a famous Chan text that speaks of proper methods and attitudes for practice. His lucid words offer fresh insight into a timeless philosophy that will be beneficial and inspiring to anyone who is interested in Buddhism.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/fa27db_923d416a2c5f437d8395e024ffc3bab9_mv2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"Zen, in Chinese, is Ch&#039;an. In Zen Wisdom, renowned Ch\u2019an Master Sheng Yen, speak to his students\u2019 questions about Practice, Philosophy and Doctrine, and Social Issues. He guides them through the difficult waters of contradiction.\" data-caption-title=\"Zen Wisdom\" data-attachment-id=\"1010\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"343\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2018\/12\/fa27db_923d416a2c5f437d8395e024ffc3bab9_mv2\/1996756590.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22225%22%20height%3D%22343%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20225%20343%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Zen Wisdom<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Zen, in Chinese, is Ch'an. In Zen Wisdom, renowned Ch\u2019an Master Sheng Yen, speak to his students\u2019 questions about Practice, Philosophy and Doctrine, and Social Issues. He guides them through the difficult waters of contradiction.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Books by Master Sheng Yen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"PageWithoutHeadPhoto.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1011","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1011"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1018,"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1011\/revisions\/1018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chanmeditation.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}