Chan Magazine Summer 2004

Dear disciples of the beloved Roshi Philip Kapleau:

I just received the sad news of Roshi Kapleau’s death and would like to send my condolences. He is a very dear friend of mine. Years ago he visited me at my Center in Taiwan. He also kindly invited me to visit his Center in Rochester, and wrote the preface for my book Complete Enlightenment. We shared a deep relationship between us, and I am deeply saddened upon hearing the news of his passing. At present, I am in Switzerland leading a seven-day Chan retreat. We will transfer all merits created at this retreat to Roshi Kapleau. May he return to teach us again based on the power of his vows.

Sincerely yours, Master Sheng Yen, Founder, Chan Meditation Center

Contents

From the Editor

Preparation
   From the forthcoming book "Attaining The Way" by Chan Master Sheng Yen

"Now and Then" 
   Poem by Michael Morical

Fighting and Preventing Terrorism 
   An address to the United Nations conference on Global Ethics by Chan Master Sheng Yen

"Untitled" 
   Poem by Karma Tenzing Wangchuk

Unopened Buds 
   Retreat Report by N.J.

The Past 
   News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA

The Future
   Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events

Chan Center Affiliates