Stilling the mind is the essence of Chinese Ch’an Buddhist practice. Less words – more tranquillity! Peace and love to all!
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Email: Monasticism: Carthusian Decadence and ‘Silence’ as a Way Through… (16.11.2021)
Dear Gillian The Carthusians appear to be creating the opulence of lay life in the monastery. Whereas the Desert Fathers sat in a cave or
Email: Why Did the Buddha Cross the Road? (8.10.2020)
None of this madness indicates the empty mind ground.
Going places changes scenery in-front and behind…
But perception remains non-purified and shallow.
It is better to say that none of these words contain any structure!
The Hua Tou and Pain Management
The sensing of external stimuli from the material world enters the body through the senses-organs. The body often responds with involuntary or unconscious bio-chemical processes
Hearing in Ch’an Practice
Hearing ‘beyond’ the ears.
The Zen of No Ch’an
Needless to say, the traditional Chinese Ch’an Buddhist – Master Xu Yun – had no formal or informal ties or connections to Japanese Zen Buddhism, and never practised (or advocated others to practice) a Japanese Zen that does not follow the Vinaya Disciple, and which deviates from established Ch’an practice.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 