Chan Magazine Summer 2006
"How do we contemplate ultimate nirvana? In daily life, we must understand that avoiding vexing situations is not appropriate – running away does no good. Neither does self-deception, or pretending that the situation doesn’t exist. It is best to accept situations without vexation, and deal with them calmly. Of course, this is difficult to do. But even though we are nowhere near ultimate nirvana, we can still adopt the ways and attitudes of a Buddha."
– Chan Master Sheng Yen, from his commentary on the Heart Sutra, There Is No Suffering.
Contents
From the Editor
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
The second of two lectures on the mindfulness practices by Chan Master Sheng Yen
quiet (is)
Poem by Adam Pergament
Life Koans and Retreat Experience
A Dharma talk, in two parts, given at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, NY by Dr. John Crook
Who Am I?
Report from the 2006 Western Zen Retreat
The Past
News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA
The Future
Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events
Chan Center Affiliates
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