Zen Buddhism Resources
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Introduction to Zen
Books / Audio
* The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
Video
* The Zen Mind by Jon Braeley
Zen Teachings
Books / Audio
* The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
* No Death, No Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh
* The Zen Teaching of Bodhidharma by Bodhidharma
Soto Sect
* Everyday Zen Foundation by Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Rinzai Sect
* Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin by Hakuin Ekaku
Zen Practice
Books / Audio
* Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
* Finding the Still Point: A Beginner's Guide to Zen Meditation by John Daido Loori
Webpages
* Zen Meditation Instructions by Zen Mountain Monastery
Books / Audio
* The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
Video
* The Zen Mind by Jon Braeley
Zen Teachings
Books / Audio
* The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
* No Death, No Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh
* The Zen Teaching of Bodhidharma by Bodhidharma
Soto Sect
* Everyday Zen Foundation by Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Rinzai Sect
* Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin by Hakuin Ekaku
Zen Practice
Books / Audio
* Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
* Finding the Still Point: A Beginner's Guide to Zen Meditation by John Daido Loori
Webpages
* Zen Meditation Instructions by Zen Mountain Monastery
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Dharma Lectures By Ven. Master Wei Chueh and his disciple Master Jian Hu of Linji Lineage
Peace in Chan
Peace in Chan
Wherever you are, that is where the mind should be. Always be mindful, and be your own master. This is true freedom. - Grand Master Wei Chueh
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Here's something I came acoss in my rambling about the net looking for "Zen" related items.
http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/ ... Rinzai.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It is an English translation of "The Zen Teachings Of Rinzai (the Lin-Chi-Lu).
Please read the preface...it explains what it is and how it came about.
It is in PDF format and will load on to your computer when you go to the site. Don't worry it"s NOT loading a virus or such to your site.
At least it didn't on mine.
Shame on you Shakyamuni for setting the precedent of leaving home.
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
from - Judyth Collin
The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
from - Judyth Collin
The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
- Quiet Heart
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
For anyone who wants to read it, here is some info on Zen Master Bankei....and
Unborn!
or the Way of the Unborn as I guess Bankei would want it to be called.
http://www.enlightened-spirituality.org ... aster.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Read it slowly, carefully, and think about it as you read.
Shame on you Shakyamuni for setting the precedent of leaving home.
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
from - Judyth Collin
The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
Did you think it was not there--
in your wife's lovely face
in your baby's laughter?
Did you think you had to go elsewhere (simply) to find it?
from - Judyth Collin
The Layman's Lament
From What Book, 1998, p. 52
Edited by Gary Gach
- Wesley1982
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Thank you ~ might order one or two of these affordable books and narrow some of the stuff down to a specific school.
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Zen roots are in Chan: The Chan Handbook - http://www.cttbusa.org/chan/chan.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
May all seek, find & follow the Path of Buddhas.
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Shasta Abbey (Soto Zen) offers almost all of their books for free now as a pdf. download.
You can still get hardcopy's available though online stores through Throssel Hole Abbey and various online retailers.
Scriptures are also available for free as are Dharma Talks.
For Publications and Books:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-publications.html
For Scriptures:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-scriptures.html
For Ceremonies:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-ceremonies.html
For Dharma Talks by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennet:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-RMjiyu.html
For Dharma Talks by Rev. Master Dazui MacPhillamy:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-RMdaizui.html
For a top-level general index of Teachings including talks by RM Meian Elbert, RM Daishin Yalon, and other Senior Teachers, past teachers, archives and others:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings.html
In Gasshō,
Sara H
You can still get hardcopy's available though online stores through Throssel Hole Abbey and various online retailers.
Scriptures are also available for free as are Dharma Talks.
For Publications and Books:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-publications.html
For Scriptures:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-scriptures.html
For Ceremonies:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-ceremonies.html
For Dharma Talks by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennet:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-RMjiyu.html
For Dharma Talks by Rev. Master Dazui MacPhillamy:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings-RMdaizui.html
For a top-level general index of Teachings including talks by RM Meian Elbert, RM Daishin Yalon, and other Senior Teachers, past teachers, archives and others:
http://www.shastaabbey.org/teachings.html
In Gasshō,
Sara H
Observing your mind is a good idea.
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Has anyone read Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice by Kosho Uchiyama. Reading it now and I have enjoyed it.
- Fu Ri Shin
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
I really need to get a copy of it. Over time I've seen it very consistently recommended. I certainly don't doubt its quality given what I know of Uchiyama Roshi.gordtheseeker wrote:Has anyone read Opening the Hand of Thought: Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice by Kosho Uchiyama.
Know that in a remote place in a cloud-covered valley
There is still a sacred pine that passes through the chill of ages.
— Taiso Josai Daishi
There is still a sacred pine that passes through the chill of ages.
— Taiso Josai Daishi
- PadmaVonSamba
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Here are two beautiful zen garden live webcams,
from a small temple in Japan.
Keep in mind the time difference. If the screen looks black, it is night time in Japan.
http://www.teishoin.net/
To get to the the webcams, if you don't read Japanese,
go to the navigation box on the right of the screen,
follow the 5th an 6th little green buttons up from the bottom.
the text is followed by a 1 and a 2
those are the webcams.
Camera 1 is stationary.
camera 2 you can control from your own computer!!!
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from a small temple in Japan.
Keep in mind the time difference. If the screen looks black, it is night time in Japan.
http://www.teishoin.net/
To get to the the webcams, if you don't read Japanese,
go to the navigation box on the right of the screen,
follow the 5th an 6th little green buttons up from the bottom.
the text is followed by a 1 and a 2
those are the webcams.
Camera 1 is stationary.
camera 2 you can control from your own computer!!!
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EMPTIFUL.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.
- Fu Ri Shin
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Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Thanks for this, PVS. That camera number 2 is in a great spot and controlling it is even more engaging than I expected.PadmaVonSamba wrote:http://www.teishoin.net/
If people are so inclined, they can also click "English Menu" on the top of the navigation box.
Know that in a remote place in a cloud-covered valley
There is still a sacred pine that passes through the chill of ages.
— Taiso Josai Daishi
There is still a sacred pine that passes through the chill of ages.
— Taiso Josai Daishi
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
The Soto Zen school's official website:
http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Official Site of the Joint Council for Japanese Rinzai and Obaku Zen
http://zen.rinnou.net/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Official Site of the Joint Council for Japanese Rinzai and Obaku Zen
http://zen.rinnou.net/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
A collection of Zen talks. Those on "The Fukanzazengi Revisited" I found to be very lucid and helpful: http://www.chzc.org/talklist.htm
Namu Amida Butsu
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Came across today
Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei
I've only read 'The Unborn,' so it was nice to come across this.
enjoyed this passage;
'The crows go kaa-kaa, the sparrows, chuu-chuu
The Master addressed the assembly: "Just as always, every day when I come out to talk, toady too the crows go kaa-kaa, the sparrows, chuu-chuu, and I haven't anything different to say myself. All the same, when you really acknowledge this one word ['unborn'], you'll find everything is smoothely managed.
"The proof of this is that, while all of you here are turned toward me, intent only on hearing my sermon and wondering, 'What's Bankei going to say?' you aren't trying either to hear or not to hear the cawing of the crows and the chirping of the sparrows out in back. But, even so, once they start to chirp and caw, you recognize and distinguish the crow's kaa-kaa and the sparrow's chuu-chuu. And it's not only for crows and sparrows: everything here, when you perceive it with the Unborn, will be simultaneously distinguished, and you won't overlook even one thing in one hundred or one thousand. In the meanwhile, if a gong rings outside the temple, you know it's a gong, if a drum sounds, you know it's a drum. Your distinguishing everything you see and hear like this, without producing a single thought, is the marvelously illuminating dynamic function, the Buddha Mind that is unborn."
Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei
I've only read 'The Unborn,' so it was nice to come across this.
enjoyed this passage;
'The crows go kaa-kaa, the sparrows, chuu-chuu
The Master addressed the assembly: "Just as always, every day when I come out to talk, toady too the crows go kaa-kaa, the sparrows, chuu-chuu, and I haven't anything different to say myself. All the same, when you really acknowledge this one word ['unborn'], you'll find everything is smoothely managed.
"The proof of this is that, while all of you here are turned toward me, intent only on hearing my sermon and wondering, 'What's Bankei going to say?' you aren't trying either to hear or not to hear the cawing of the crows and the chirping of the sparrows out in back. But, even so, once they start to chirp and caw, you recognize and distinguish the crow's kaa-kaa and the sparrow's chuu-chuu. And it's not only for crows and sparrows: everything here, when you perceive it with the Unborn, will be simultaneously distinguished, and you won't overlook even one thing in one hundred or one thousand. In the meanwhile, if a gong rings outside the temple, you know it's a gong, if a drum sounds, you know it's a drum. Your distinguishing everything you see and hear like this, without producing a single thought, is the marvelously illuminating dynamic function, the Buddha Mind that is unborn."
Om Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate bodhi svaha
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
On this page, there are teachings by Master Sheng Yen in pdf form which you can download for free.
http://chancenter.org/cmc/publications/free-literature/
http://chancenter.org/cmc/publications/free-literature/
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
The World Could Be Otherwise, Norman Fischer. New title, released 30th April 2019.
In this inspiring reframe of a classic Buddhist teaching, Zen teacher Norman Fischer writes that the paramitas, or “six perfections”—generosity, ethical conduct, patience, joyful effort, meditation, and understanding—can help us reconfigure the world we live in. Ranging from our everyday concerns about relationships, ethics, and consumption to our artistic inspirations and broadest human yearnings, Fischer depicts imaginative spiritual practice as a necessary resource for our troubled times.
'Only practice with no gaining idea' ~ Suzuki Roshi
Re: Zen Buddhism Resources
Zen Links Treasure Hunt by SunWuKong
https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/Secret ... e-Mind.pdf
https://www.bdkamerica.org/bdk-tripitak ... -downloads
http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/ ... faith.html
http://ftp.budaedu.org/ebooks/pdf/EN189 ... KH-jN3cz9M
http://www.fairfun.net/my3/panna_my/b%2 ... Rahula.pdf
https://www.wisdompubs.org/sites/defaul ... review.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-oWjQeDGOM
http://www.awakin.org/read/view.php?tid=2088
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3Fm3 ... -fI_I0rGFQ
http://www.sutrasmantras.info/index.html
http://www.ahandfulofleaves.org/Library.html
https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/Secret ... e-Mind.pdf
https://www.bdkamerica.org/bdk-tripitak ... -downloads
http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/ ... faith.html
http://ftp.budaedu.org/ebooks/pdf/EN189 ... KH-jN3cz9M
http://www.fairfun.net/my3/panna_my/b%2 ... Rahula.pdf
https://www.wisdompubs.org/sites/defaul ... review.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-oWjQeDGOM
http://www.awakin.org/read/view.php?tid=2088
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3Fm3 ... -fI_I0rGFQ
http://www.sutrasmantras.info/index.html
http://www.ahandfulofleaves.org/Library.html
"We are magical animals that roam" ~ Roam