Orthodox Chinese Buddhism by Chan Sheng Yen

Orthodox Chinese Buddhism by Chan Sheng Yen

As a well-known scholar and meditation master--His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama called him extremely modest, a true spiritual practitioner of deep and broad learning--Sheng Yen is uniquely qualified to guide Western seekers into the world of contemporary Chinese Buddhism. Written while the author was secluded in solitary retreat in southern Taiwan, Orthodox Chinese Buddhism provides a wealth of theory and simple, clear guidelines for practicing this increasingly popular form of spirituality. One of the most influential Buddhist books in the Chinese language, the book explores a wide range of subjects, from distinguishing core teachings from outdated cultural norms to bridging the gap between Western and Chinese traditions. In the process, it addresses such questions as To what extent should Buddhism be Westernized to fit new cultural conditions? and Does Westernization necessarily lead to 'a dumbing down' of Buddhism? In addition to the translation of the complete original text, this edition includes new annotations, appendixes, and a glossary designed for the Western reader.

Chan Master Sheng-yen is a Buddhist monk who received transmission in two major Chan lineages. He holds a doctorate in Buddhist literature from Rissho University in Japan. He is the author of over one hundred texts on Buddhism, and his books have been translated into eight languages. He has been lecturing and directing retreats for more than twenty-five years in Asia, North America, and Europe.

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ISBN 13	9781556436574
ISBN 10	1556436572
Title	Orthodox Chinese Buddhism
Author	Chan Sheng Yen
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2007-08-07
Number of pages	280
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