Chan Magazine Spring 2006

"Our mind is the same as Buddha. Therefore, for our mind to seek the Buddha is as unnecessary as the Buddha seeking for the Buddha. Likewise, our mind is identical with the Dharma. To use our mind to seek the Dharma is like the Dharma seeking the Dharma - also unnecessary. Buddha, mind and sentient being are not different. There is no Buddha outside of the mind, no Dharma outside of the mind, and no sentient beings outside of the mind."

– Chan Master Sheng Yen, from his book, 'Hoofprint of the Ox'.

Contents

From the Editor

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness 
   The first of two lectures on the mindfulness practices by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Hold Steady, Swirling 
   Poem by Mike Morical

Hung-chou Chan 
   An article on the origins of Chan Buddhism’s unique style of practice and discourse by Dale S. Wright

Retreat Reports 
   Reports from the retreats at DDRC

The Past 
   News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA

The Future 
   Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events

Chan Center Affiliates