Zen Meditation: Through meditation, one can bring inner peace and reduce anxiety and distress in life.

Summary of Content

The book introduces specific methods for meditation and Zen practice, including adjustments to posture and the focal point of concentration, making it highly suitable for beginners. It also delves into the core principles of meditation and Zen practice, aiming to achieve a state of non-duality and the unity of inner and outer realms through meditation. By eliminating dualistic opposition and afflictions, genuine liberation is attained.
About the Author
Master Sheng Yen primarily instructs on meditation methods, including the adjustment and relaxation of the body and mind, as well as regulating the breath. It elaborates on the Zen teachings of the patriarchs, including Bodhidharma, the Fourth Patriarch Daoxin, the Fifth Patriarch Hongren, the Sixth Patriarch Huineng, and several other Zen masters, as well as the origins and practices of silent illumination meditation and koan meditation. It also explores the relationship between seated meditation and enlightenment.

About the Author

Starting in 1975, Venerable Sheng Yen began lecturing in the United States. In 1997, he established the Chan Meditation Center in Queens, New York, and also founded the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Pine Bush, New York. He traveled extensively throughout Europe and various Asian countries, particularly Taiwan, to continue teaching. His lifelong dedication to the Buddhist cause has resulted in numerous publications and has touched the lives of countless individuals.