Essential Chan Buddhism The Character And Spirit Of Chinese Zen

Essential Chan Buddhism The Character And Spirit Of Chinese Zen

By Guo Jun

Book Description

Discover the profound wisdom of Chinese Chan Buddhism through the authentic voice of Master Guo Jun in this illuminating exploration of an ancient spiritual tradition. Drawing from teachings delivered during an intensive fourteen-day retreat in Indonesia, this work presents Chan Buddhism's core principles in remarkably accessible language that bridges Eastern wisdom and Western understanding.

Master Guo Jun guides readers through familiar spiritual concepts like mindfulness and meditation while revealing deeper layers of Chan practice that extend far beyond formal sitting. His approach demonstrates how profound spiritual insights emerge naturally from ordinary daily activities, transforming routine moments into opportunities for awakening.

The book captures the distinctive rhythm and poetic quality of Master Guo Jun's spoken teachings, preserving the intimate atmosphere of direct transmission between teacher and student. Rather than presenting abstract philosophical concepts, these teachings offer practical wisdom earned through years of dedicated practice and spiritual realization.

Readers will encounter Chan Buddhism's unique perspective on religious commitment, meditation techniques, and the integration of spiritual awareness into everyday life. The master's gentle yet penetrating insights reveal how ancient Chinese Zen principles can illuminate contemporary spiritual seeking.

This rare glimpse into authentic Chan tradition offers both newcomers and experienced practitioners a fresh understanding of how spiritual awakening unfolds naturally when we learn to see the sacred within the ordinary.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 175 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Practice Zen Buddhist meditation
  • ✓ Explore Buddhist)
  • ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
  • ✓ Discover Zen principles and teachings
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore Zen (see also PHILOSOPHY
  • ✓ Explore Buddhist
  • ✓ Explore Zen)

Topics Covered

Zen Buddhism Buddhist) RELIGION / Buddhism / Zen (see also PHILOSOPHY / Zen) PHILOSOPHY / Zen PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist Zen (see also PHILOSOPHY Buddhist Zen) Zen Buddhism Doctrines General (see also PHILOSOPHY RELIGION PHILOSOPHY RELIGION / Buddhism / General (see also PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist) Spiritual life Spiritual life, zen buddhism

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