Publication
Imprint: Boston : Shambhala, 2008. Responsibility: Sheng Yen. OCLC Number: 226037933. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xxiv, 152 pages ; 22 cm. Features: Includes glossary, index.
Call number
Retreat / Sheng
ISBN
9781590305751
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CSS Library Notes
Named Person: Sheng Yen : Shengyan .
Description:
"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."
Table of Contents:
Part one: the practice of silent illumination
Before the retreat
The first day
The second day
The third day
The fourth day
The fifth day
The sixth day
The seventh day
The end of the retreat
Part two: Master Hongzhi's Discourse: first commentary
Part three: Master Hongzhi's Discourse: second commentary
FY2018 /
Description:
"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."
Table of Contents:
Part one: the practice of silent illumination
Before the retreat
The first day
The second day
The third day
The fourth day
The fifth day
The sixth day
The seventh day
The end of the retreat
Part two: Master Hongzhi's Discourse: first commentary
Part three: Master Hongzhi's Discourse: second commentary
FY2018 /
Physical description
xxiv, 152 p.; 22 cm
Description
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.
Language
Original language
English
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Based on a seven-day retreat, this book provides both practical instruction in Hongzhi's method of silent illumination and a commentary on the work in which it was presented. It is transcribed from morning and evening talks during the retreat. This book is probably best for a practitioner with some
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