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An edition of The Method of No-Method: The Chan Practice of Silent Illumination (2008)

The Method of No-Method

The Chan Practice of Silent Illumination

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The Chan Practice of Silent Illumination
by Chan Master Sheng Yen

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." Itís 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.

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Shambhala Publications
Language
English
Pages
176

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Spiritual life, Zen Buddhism, Meditation, buddhism, Spiritual life, buddhism

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Hongzhi Zhengjue (1091-1157)
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The Method of No-Method: The Chan Practice of Silent Illumination
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First Sentence

"The talks and lectures in this book derive from two *Chan (Zen) meditation retreats presented by Master Sheng Yen, in November 1998 and June 1999, at the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Pine Bush, New York."

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface.
Page ix
Acknowledgements.
Page xiii
Translator's Introduction.
Page xv
PART ONE. THE PRACTICE OF SILENT ILLUMINATION
Before the Retreat
Page 3
Evening Talk: Approach to Silent Illumination
Page 3
The First Day
Page 8
Morning Talk: Impermanence
Page 8
Afternoon Talk: Key Points in Practicing the Method
Page 9
The Second Day
Page 14
Morning Talk: Some Common Problems
Page 14
Afternoon Talk: Stages of Silent Illumination
Page 17
The Third Day
Page 22
Morning Talk: Emptiness and No-Self
Page 22
Evening Talk: Be Completely in the Present
Page 26
The Fourth Day
Page 29
Dawn Talk: Correct Views and Practice
Page 29
Morning Talk: Selflessness
Page 30
The Fifth Day
Page 38
Dawn Talk: Arousing Bodhi-Mind
Page 38
Morning Talk: The Third Stage of Silent Illumination
Page 42
The Sixth Day
Page 45
Dawn Talk: Silent Illumination in Daily Life
Page 45
Morning Talk: Direct Contemplation
Page 48
The Seventh Day
Page 50
Afternoon Talk: Repentance
Page 50
End of Retreat
Page 53
Dawn Talk Gratitude, Transferring Merit, and Generosity
Page 53
PART TWO. MASTER HONGZHI'S DISCOURSE: FIRST COMMENTARY
On Silent Illumination: Excerpt from the Discourse Record of Chan Master Hongzhi
Page 59
First Evening Lecture: The Great Function Is Free from Hinderances
Page 62
Second Evening Lecture: Get Hold of the Essence
Page 74
Third Evening Lecture: Cultivating the Mind-Field
Page 79
Fourth Evening Lecture: The Ox-Mind Is Free from Fetters
Page 88
Fifth Evening Lecture: Dharma Food
Page 93
Sixth Evening Lecture: All Things Manifest as They Are
Page 97
PART THREE. MASTER HONGZHI'S DISCOURSE: SECOND COMMENTARY
On Silent Illumination: Excerpt from The Discourse Record of Chan Master Hongzhi
Page 109
First Evening Lecture: The State of Silent Illumination
Page 110
Second Evening Lecture: Silence Is the Absence of Self
Page 115
Third Evening Lecture: You and the Environment Sitting Together
Page 120
Fourth Evening Lecture: The Intrinsic Field of Pure Mind
Page 124
Fifth Evening Lecture: Just Directly Relinquish This Self
Page 131
Sixth Evening Lecture: The Wondrous Function of All Things
Page 135
Glossary.
Page 139
Index.
Page 147

Edition Notes

Includes index.

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Boston, USA, London, UK
Copyright Date
2008

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
294.3/4435
Library of Congress
BQ9288.M5245 2008, BQ9288 .M5245 2008

Contributors

Cover Design
Jim Zaccaria
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Jim Zaccaria

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Format
Paperback
Pagination
xxiv, 152p.
Number of pages
176
Dimensions
21.2 x 13.9 x 1.2 centimeters

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OL16798737M
ISBN 10
1590305752
ISBN 13
9781590305751
LCCN
2008017293
OCLC/WorldCat
226037933
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