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The Sleep Wisdom of Shaolin Temple
In the rhythmic tolling of morning bells and evening drums at Shaolin Temple lies a treasured cultivation practice passed down through generations of monks—the Zen-inspired Sleep Method. This ancient wisdom, blending sleep meditation with deep relaxation techniques, transcends mere rest, embodying a profound spiritual discipline.…
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Do monastics experience anxiety?
Amidst the morning bells and evening drums of Shaolin Temple, we often see the masters with serene expressions and composed steps. They seem untouched by worldly troubles, perpetually maintaining inner peace. Yet, do monastics experience anxiety? This question may lead us deeper into the essence of…
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【Chan Story】The Shortcut and the Dead End
An old physician took in two apprentices. Half a year passed, yet he had not taught them any medical skills, only having them read medical texts and identify herbs. Secretly observing the two, he noticed that the elder apprentice was honest and diligent, neither arrogant…
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【Chan Story】Weeding the Mind
A young man came to the temple seeking ordination. The abbot asked him why, and he replied, “Life is too painful.” When the abbot inquired further about the source of his pain, the young man said, “When I see others doing better than me, I…
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【Chan Story】Letting Go and Gaining
In the temple lived two brothers in faith, Liaofan and Liaochen. At the break of dawn, they would go out to beg for alms, returning only when the stars filled the sky. Later, only Liaofan continued to go out daily, while Liaochen bought large quantities…
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Zen is Letting Go
Zen is Letting Go In the ancient forests of Songshan Mountain, where the Shaolin Temple stands as a beacon of wisdom, the essence of Zen is often distilled into simple truths. Among them, none is more profound than this: Zen is letting go. To grasp this…
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About Shaolin Games
Shaolin Games: A Global Celebration of Chan Wu Heritage 1. The Tradition of Shaolin Games (考功) The Shaolin Games (Kao Gong) is a centuries-old tradition that evaluates practitioners’ mastery of seven core disciplines: This system encourages diligence (virya) among Shaolin’s Fourfold Community (monastics, lay disciples,…
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How to Cultivate Diligence Without Losing One’s Way and Attain True Enlightenment? Is It Just Continuous Buddha Recitation?
How to Cultivate Diligence Without Losing One’s Way and Attain True Enlightenment? Is It Just Continuous Buddha Recitation? Question:Master, what is Zen? Answer:Zen is the manifestation of wisdom in daily life. The more one tries to explain it, the further one strays from its essence.…
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What is Enlightenment? What State Does an Enlightened Being Attain?
What is Enlightenment? What State Does an Enlightened Being Attain? Enlightenment, or Wu (悟) in Chinese, signifies the profound realization of the True Nature of Reality, transcending dualistic thinking and Samsara [Note: Samsara refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth]. In Zen tradition,…
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why am I plagued by endless worries? Even chanting scriptures brings no relief!
Master, why am I plagued by endless worries? Even chanting scriptures brings no relief! Answer:The Dharma teaches that afflictions arise not from external events, but from the mind’s attachment. Chanting alone cannot dispel suffering if the heart remains entangled in delusion. Consider these truths: A…
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