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1	Complete Enlightenment more books like this by Ch'an Sheng-Yen, Yan Sheng, Master Sheng Yen "Complete Enlightenment" is the first authoritative translation and commentary on "The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment," a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen). The text is set in the form of a transcription of discussions between the Buddha and the twelve enlightened beings(bodhisattvas), who ... see all copies from $6.90! new only from $16.04! \| first editions
2	Zen Wisdom: Conversations on Buddhism more books like this by Chan Master Sheng-Yen, Shengyan, Master Sheng Yen In ZEN WISDOM, Chan master Sheng-yen answers questions from his students on the simple yet seemingly elusive principles of Chan (Zen) practice with clarity and depth. He shows us that Chan and Buddha's teachings are still fresh and relevant in the present day. This book provides clear and useful guidance to those who are just beginning to discern ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $9.00!
3	Getting the Buddha Mind: On the Practice of Chan Retreat more books like this by Shengyan, Chan Master Sheng Yen, Master Sheng Yen Getting the Buddha Mind gives readers an inside view of how one practises Chan (Zen in Japanese) as a path to Buddhist enlightenment. It is a compilation of remarks taken from a series of 'Dharma talks' given by Chan Master Sheng Yen during retreats. After teaching for over 25 years in the West, Master Sheng Yen has attained the status of a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.08! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Complete Enlightenment: Translation and Commentary on the Sutra of Complete Enlightenment more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, Chang Sheng-Yen, Guo-Gu Bhikshu (Translator) COMPLETE ENLIGHTENMENT is a translation and commentary on the Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, an extremely important text in the history of Chinese Buddhism. It is beautifully written with useful instructions, using ordinary language to convey profound ideas. see all copies from $29.00!
5	Hoofprint of the Ox: Principles of the Chan Buddhist Path as Taught by a Modern Chinese Master more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, Dan Stevenson Revered by Buddhists in the United States and China, Master Sheng-yen shares his wisdom and teachings in this first comprehensive English primer of Chan, the Chinese tradition of Buddhism that inspired Japanese Zen. Often mistunderstood as a system of mind games, the Chan path leads to enlightenment through apparent contradiction. while demanding ... see all copies from $9.07! new only from $20.37! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Song of Mind: Wisdom from the Zen Classic Xin Ming more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, Shengyan, Sheng Yen This book takes the form of a week long retreat with Master Sheng Yen, with each chapter in the form of an evening talk given on a particular section of the Song of Mind text. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $5.37! \| SVS
7	Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, John Crook (Editor), Stephen Batchelor (Foreword by) A thought provoking introduction to Chan (Chinese Zen) through the teachings of the influential Master Sheng-Yen. He visited Britain on two occasions and conducted intensive retreats. This book provides a full and clear explanation and exposition of the teachings of a Master of Chinese Buddhism, a rare opportunity to explore and understand the ... see all copies from $16.88! new only from $17.50!
8	The Sword of Wisdom: A Commentary on the Song of Enlightenment more books like this by Chan Master Sheng-Yen, Shengyan, Master Sheng Yen "The Sword of Wisdom" is a penetrating commentary on the Song of Enlightenment, a famous Chan text that speaks of proper methods and attitudes for practice. In this book, compiled from a series of lectures delivered during intensive meditation retreats, Master Sheng-yen gives valuable advice and guidance to those who are practicing Chan meditation ... see all copies from $6.84! new only from $6.84!
9	The Poetry of Enlightenment: Poems by Ancient Ch'an Masters more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen (Editor) THE POETRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT contains translations and commentaries of ancient Chinese Ch'an (Zen) masters poems. The poems provide guidance for all students of meditation. see all copies from $3.39! new only from $10.67!
10	Faith in Mind: A Guide to Ch'an Practice more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, Sheng-Yen Chang, Karen Zinn (Editor) In FAITH IN MIND Master Sheng-yen offers a guide to Ch'an practice based on the poem Faith In Mind. see all copies from $5.10! new only from $11.63!
11 view cover	Dharma Drum: The Life and Heart of Ch'an Practice more books like this by Master Sheng-Yen, Sheng-Yen Chang, Chia-Hui Lin (Translator) DHARMA DRUM focuses on the practical down-to-earth branch of Buddhism known as Ch'an, the Chinese equivalent of Zen. It describes the connection between the body and mind as well as the meaning and purpose of our lives. Master Sherig-yen teaches us the Chinese Chan (Zen) meditation practice, theory, history, and possibilities in easy to understand ... see all copies from $8.31! first editions
12 view cover	There is No Suffering: A Commentary on the Heart Sutra more books like this by Chan Master Sheng-Yen, Shengyan, Master Sheng Yen This is Chan master Sheng-yen's commentary on the Heart Sutra. The Chan school of Buddhism emphasises a living wisdom, directly experienced. Perhaps the best known of all sutras, the Heart Sutra is recited in Buddhist centres, temples, and monasteries around the world and distils the teachings of the Buddha to their purest, clearest, most concise ... see all copies from $7.05! new only from $7.05! \| first editions
13 view cover	Chan Comes West: Includes a Collection of Articles by John Crook, Simon Child, Max Kalin, Zarko Andricevic, and Gilbert Gutierrez more books like this by Chan Master Sheng Yen, Dr. John Crook, Simon Child Chan Buddhism, known in Japan as Zen and in Korea as Son, emphasizes the unity of wisdom and practice, the reality of "sudden awakening," and the importance of meditation. It also emphasizes the use of "shock tactics," the centrality of the teacher-student relationship, and the celebration of enlightenment narratives, or "koans. Chan Master Sheng ... see all copies from $9.13! first editions

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