The Chan Handbook : The Learner's Guide to Meditation
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The Chan Handbook: The Learner’s Guide to Meditation is a must-read reference book on the principles and techniques of Chan Meditation. In this book, Chan Master YongHua reveals the extraordinary method of Chan Meditation, from basic stretches and sitting postures, to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. As a Buddhist monk who has practiced the rigorous techniques of Chan for 20 years, Master YongHua presents these ancient skills to the West, in an easy-to-follow format.
The Chan Handbook is accessible to the casual reader, and yet it also contains practical and concrete instructions that will be of great value to the advanced practitioner. In addition, all people, regardless of their religious affiliation, can achieve personal benefit from Chan Meditation. Thus The Chan Handbook makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in meditation. Chan is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that has been passed down directly from the Buddha through his lineage of Patriarchs to the present. The power of Chan Meditation has been taught to seekers of enlightenment in Asia for thousands of years. |
The Chan Handbook II: Insights
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The Chan Handbook: Insights is a must-read reference book on the principles and techniques of Chan Buddhist Meditation. In this book, Chan Master YongHua reveals the extraordinary method of Chan Meditation, from basic stretches and sitting postures, to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. As a Buddhist monk who has practiced the rigorous techniques of Chan for 20 years, Master YongHua presents these ancient skills to the West, in an easy-to-follow format. The Chan Handbook is accessible to the casual reader, and yet it also contains practical and concrete instructions that will be of great value to the advanced practitioner. In addition, all people, regardless of their religious affiliation, can achieve personal benefit from Chan Meditation. Thus The Chan Handbook makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in meditation. Chan is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that has been passed down directly from the Buddha through his lineage of Patriarchs to the present. The power of Chan Meditation has been taught to seekers of enlightenment in Asia for thousands of years. “Meditation is a powerful technique for restoring your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. Ultimately, meditation will help you unfold your inherent wisdom, enabling you to end suffering and attain enlightenment. And on a more basic level, you will develop greater focus and concentration, which will have an immediate and practical application to your life.” - Chan Master YongHua
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Mahayana Insights on Ancient Chinese Wisdom Stories 
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Between the years 2009 and 2021, Dharma Master YongHua published monthly on an internet blog various commentaries on ancient Chinese anecdotes or specific topics related to Buddhist cultivation, from the perspective of the Mahayana school.
These commentaries are aimed at bringing Buddhism closer to everyday life practice, and at Bodhi Light International, we believe that they continue to hold full relevance and can serve as a source of inspiration for many people seeking guidance from Buddhism for a more enriching and meaningful life. For this reason, we have decided to publish this book, trusting that readers will not only enjoy it as pleasant reading but also find inspiration for their daily lives and motivation for spiritual cultivation. |