Chan Magazine Autumn 2004

"Our world is evolving from regionalism into globalism; we have transformed our closed ethnic societies into societies characterized by multi-cultural diversity; we are moving away from nationalistic concerns toward concerns for the shared security and well-being of the entire human race... Therefore, in the twenty-first century, people who continue to engage in stirring up interracial hatred, in inciting adversity between religions, in establishing all kinds of barriers, in viewing people of different cultures and ethnicities as enemies, will in consequence isolate themselves from the entire human race."

— Ven. Master Sheng Yen, from his opening address to the World Youth Peace Summit, Taipei Conference, July 11, 2004

Contents

From the Editor

Dharma of Teachings, Dharma of Mind
   The first in a series of lectures based on the Platform Sutra by Chan Master Sheng Yen

World Youth Peace Summit 
   The opening address to the WYPS conference in Taipei by Chan Master Sheng Yen

"What Remains?"
   Poem by Mike Morical

A Spiritual Cleansing 
   Retreat Report by E.C.

The Past 
   News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA

The Future
   Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events

Chan Center Affiliates