The Essence of Chan by Guo Gu

The Essence of Chan by Guo Gu

Clear and illuminating commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts, designed to help Chan practitioners apply timeless and essential advice to their practice.

Legend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist practitioners who had come to China before him--he confounded the emperor with cryptic dialogues, traveled the country, and eventually lived out his days in a cave in the mountains. This book, a concise commentary on one of Bodhidharma's most important texts, explores the story behind Bodhidharma's journey through China and gives readers the chance to study his revolutionary teachings in English. Masterfully translated and accompanied by helpful insights to supplement daily practice for practitioners in modern times, it's a must-have for any student of Chan or Zen Buddhism.

GUO GU (Dr. Jimmy Yu) is one of the late Master Sheng Yen's senior and closest disciples. He assisted Master Sheng Yen (1930-2009) in leading intensive retreats throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Guo Gu also edited and translated a number of Master Sheng Yen's books from Chinese to English. Guo Gu first learned meditation at the age of four from Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Taiwanese meditation masters. In 1982, Guo Gu began meditation practice with Master Sheng Yen, and was eventually ordained a monk. He became Sheng Yen's first personal attendant and translator, traveling worldwide with him. In 1995, he received inka (the seal of approval) for his first Chan experience, and was given permission by Master Sheng Yen to teach Chan independently. In 2000, Guo Gu left monasticism and re-entered lay life. He received his PhD in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University and is now teaching Buddhism and East Asian religions academically as an assistant professor at Florida State University, Tallahassee. He founded the Tallahassee Chan Group (www.tallahasseechan.com) and is also the guiding teacher for the Western Dharma Teachers Training course at the Chan Meditation Center in New York and the Dharma Drum Lineage. He is the author of the eBook single The Essence of Chan.

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ISBN 13	9781611808711
ISBN 10	1611808715
Title	The Essence of Chan
Author	Guo Gu
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2020-10-27
Number of pages	208
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