Wake up and laugh : the dharma teachings of Zen master Daehaeng

by Daehaeng Kun Sunim

Paperback, 2014

Publication

Imprint: Boston : Wisdom Publications, 2014. Responsibility: Daehaeng Kun Sunim ; Foreword by Chong Go Sunim. OCLC Number: 856647617. Physical: Text : 1 volume : ix, 172 pages ; 23 cm. Features: Includes glossary, index.

Call number

GT-B-Z / Daeha

Barcode

BK-08117

ISBN

9781614291220

CSS Library Notes

Named Person: Daehaeng Kun Sunim : Taehaeng .

Description: The compassion, humor, and practical intelligence of one of Korea's foremost Zen masters shines throughout this new collection of Dharma talks. On each page, she reveals how everything in daily life, even the ugly and difficult parts, can become the fuel for our spiritual growth. Her illuminating insight will guide the reader toward an understanding of her ultimate teaching -- know yourself, trust yourself, and go forward, no matter what your current life situation might be.--Publisher's description.

Table of Contents: Contents; Foreword; Introduction; To Discover Your True Self, "I" Must Die; The Furnace within Yourself; Let Go and Observe; Walking without a Trace; Mind: Treasure House of Happiness; Afterword: The Mind of All Buddhas; Glossary; Index

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Physical description

xi, 172 p.; 23 cm

Description

Wisdom, warmth, and humor from a renowned Zen Master. The compassion, humor, and practical intelligence of one of Korea's foremost Zen masters shines throughout this new collection of Dharma talks. On each page, Master Daehaeng reveals how everything in daily life, even the ugly and difficult parts, can become the fuel for our spiritual growth. Her illuminating insight will guide the reader toward an understanding of her ultimate teaching--know yourself, trust yourself, and go forward, no matter what your current life situation might be. At turns laughing and scolding, always engaging, Zen Master Daehaeng exhorts, cajoles, and instructs readers in their practice. These Dharma talks--gathered over several years--are like having Master Daehang at your side, urging you on. The question-and-answer sessions with students are particularly enlightening; readers will find that the students' questions mirror their own and that Master Daehaeng's responses guide them on.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member mcdenis
A very clear translation of Dharma sessions by Korean Nun and Zen Master Daehaeng. The talks are inspiring and more suited to someone who is engaged in buddhist meditation and has some background in its practice and philosophy. There are practical nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout but it will
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take some digging to arrive at clarity.
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