New Chan Forum 32

Personal Experience

Buddhism is rooted in personal experience. However sophisticated some Buddhist philosophy may seem to be, its source is always experiential. The question “What is experience?” lies then at the root of Buddhist thinking. Experience is a heart matter. Too much analysis can lead one away from its essential presence and it’s tacit understanding. In Buddhism it is in the relation between heart and mind that insight arises. In this edition of our journal we provide several heart and mind approaches to experience whether on the cushion or in the work a day. Buddha mind pervades them both. Enjoy.