To practice is to start from our perception. Perception is the most important concept. Perception is a certain way of seeing things, a way of thinking, and it is also the basis for behavior. Where someone will go, what he will do, situations and people he will bump into, the occurrence of phenomena, all happen… READ MORE
Mind Essence of Zen Practices and Actualizations (aka: Mind Essence of Entering the Hua-Yen Phenomena Realm) Imperturbable Mind Regarding Phenomena – All phenomena are conditioned and impermanent, coming and going freely with myriad forms, bright and clear like the cyclic alternations of the sun and moon in the void. Regardless of desire and aversion,… READ MORE
I. Our Mind Creates Phenomena Occasionally, a student asks what it means to realize one’s mind. This is a very good question. First, we should ask ourselves what keeps us alive. The ability or function that keeps us alive can develop different routes–call them styles–for one’s life. Actually, it is not the matter of… READ MORE
Sometimes it can be difficult to practice meditation with mindfulness, especially with all the things that go on in our lives. Sometimes, one might feel tired after a day’s work, so at the time set aside for meditation one cannot keep from falling asleep. This happens occasionally. However, you can get up a bit earlier… READ MORE
