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Orthodox Chinese Buddhism
by Chan Master Sheng Yen

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama called Master Sheng Yen, the author of Orthodox Chinese Buddhism, true spiritual practitioner of deep and broad learning. As a long-time monk, scholar, and founder of monasteries in Taiwan and America, Master Sheng Yen is uniquely qualified to explain the correct - therefore "orthodox" beliefs that have guided Chinese Buddhism for over 1,500 years. Written while the author was on solitary retreat in Taiwan, OCB was Master Sheng Yen's response to many questions he received about Chinese Buddhism. Using a question-and-answer format, the book explores a wide range of subjects, from what it means to be a Buddhist to sudden enlightenment. This English translation is therefore a welcome addition to the Western literature of Buddhism, and includes new annotations, appendixes, and a glossary designed for the Western reader.

Song of Mind: Wisdom from the Zen classic Xin Ming
by Chan Master Sheng Yen

"No words can explain enlightenment," says the seventh-century Chan classic Xin Ming (Song of Mind), yet paradoxically, this poem is a masterpiece of expressing what cannot be expressed in words. In his commentary, Master Sheng Yen takes a practical approach, opening up the language of Xin Ming to show students how to approach meditation, how to deal with problems that arise in their spiritual practice and how to accomplish the imperative task of integrating this practice into every aspect of one's life. "True understanding comes only with direct experience," according to Master Sheng Yen. "These lectures, the Buddhist sutras, songs, poems and commentaries are useful only insofar as they encourage you to practice and incorporate the Dharma into your daily life."

The book takes the form of a week-long retreat with Master Sheng Yen, with each chapter in the form of an evening talk given on a particular section of the text-giving this book a uniquely intimate feeling and creating an impression of being right there with the master as he brings this classic to life.

Complete Enlightenment
by Chan Master Sheng Yen
Forward by Thich Nhat Hanh

Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on the Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of Chan and East Asian Buddhism in general. Master Sheng Yen incisively applies the sutra to practice in contemporary life.

"The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment is a Dharma discussion between the Buddha and several great bodhisattvas in the presence of a large Sangha. If you know how to be there and how to listen, you will be able to actually participate in it. It is still going on."--Thich Nhat Hanh

"Complete Enlightenment is a sublime sutra of Mahayana Buddhism. Chan Master Sheng Yen has brilliantly elucidated this great teaching of the Buddha on healing the ills of everyday life and realizing Buddhahood, as it is, through the paths of sudden and gradual enlightenment."--Tulku Thondup

"Complete Enlightenment is a treasure house of the Dharma. Master Sheng Yen's wisdom and compassion, kindness and clarity beautifully illuminate this ancient Buddhist text of liberation. This is a wonderful book."--Joseph Goldstein

Zen Wisdom: Conversations on Buddhism
by Chan Master Sheng Yen

In this book, Chan Master Sheng Yen answers questions from his students with clarity and depth. Collected over several years, these conversations focus on the simple yet seemingly elusive principles of Chan practice. Combining wisdom with knowledge of the contemporary world, Master Sheng Yen shows us that Chan and the Buddha's teachings in general are still fresh and relevant in the present day.

He explains that, to practice Chan, we need to learn the teachings of the Buddha, and to apply those teachings in daily life as well as in Chan meditation. He also emphasizes Chan as the way of a bodhisattva, for whom wisdom and compassion are inseparable. Zen Wisdom will provide clear and useful guidance to beginners as well as seasoned practitioners of the Buddha's teachings.