All projections of sentient beings are like flowers in the sky When the illusory flower vanishes, the sky is not marred “With this fine new translation of , and penetrating contemporary commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, Master Sheng Yen, a teacher of superb qualifications, kindly shared his lucid teaching with us The resulting book is learned and compassionate, wise and practical It is sure to benefit all who, in these complex times, earnestly seek to tread the Buddha’s Way”
Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China But he goes beyond these issues to discuss contemporary matters and question he has encountered in his years of teaching in the United States Sometimes personal and always instructive, Sheng Yen’s introductory work is perfect for those just coming to Buddhism, and for those who are already very familiar with the Tibetan and Zen schools.
There is no suffering, no cause of suffering, no cessation of suffering, and no path There is no wisdom and no attainment
The Heart Sutra, just over a page long, distills the teachings of the Buddha to their purest essence Perhaps the best known of all Buddhist sutras, it is recited in Buddhist centers and monasteries around the world Emphasizing a living wisdom directly experienced, the schools of Chan have revered the Heart Sutra for its concise expression of the core realization of the Buddha.
There Is No Suffering is Chan Master Sheng Yen’s commentary on the Heart Sutru He speaks on the sutra from the Chan point of view, and presents it as a series of contemplation methods, encouraging readers to experience it directly through meditation and daily life In this way, reading the Heart Sutra becomes more than just an intellectual exercise; it becomes a wisdom inherent within each of us Whether one wants a better understanding of Buddhist concepts or a deepened meditation practice, this commentary on the Heart Sutra can help.
Zen, in Chinese, is Ch’an In Zen Wisdom, renowned Ch’an Master Sheng Yen, speak to his students’ questions about Practice, Philosophy and Doctrine, and Social Issues He guides them through the difficult waters of contradiction “Ch’an masters acknowledge intelligence and learning,” he says But “the enlightened state that Ch’an speaks of is and it cannot be understood through deductive reasoning…Ch’an masters teach their students to leave behind all concepts, so they might experience enlightenment for themselves”
“Ironically, enlightened beings use reasoning, intelligence and language to help others practice To communicate the benefits of Ch’an, they use tools based on knowledge and experience”
“Intelligence before enlightenment is intelligence with attachment Wisdom is intelligence without attachment”
“NO WORDS CAN EXPLAIN ENLIGHTEMNENT,” says the seventh-century Chinese Zen classic Xin Ming, or “Song of Mind,” yet paradoxically, this poem is a masterpiece of expressing what cannot be expressed in words In his commentary on it, Chan Master Sheng Yen takes a practical approach, opening up the language of the 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-ling retreat 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 the text to life.
《〈破魔變〉中英對照校注》為敦煌寫卷的重要研究,〈破魔變〉講述佛陀成道時,遭逢魔王擾亂修行的故事。變文是受到佛教影響而興起的一種文學體裁,改寫佛經故事,讓故事更通俗易懂,將佛法的精神與意義深印人心,此種講唱佛經的方式,深深影響了中國文學和戲劇的發展。二○一五年七月至二○一七年三月,中華佛學研究所洪振洲教授與根特大學根特佛學研究中心(Ghent Centre of Buddhist Studies at Ghent University)安東平(Christoph Anderl)教授合作主持「中古佛教寫本資料庫編碼」專案,將部分敦煌佛教寫卷進行整理與數位化;二○一七年再設立「敦煌寫卷〈破魔變〉中英對照本專案」,將〈破魔變〉寫卷再次進行校注與整理,並出版本書。為方便中、西方讀者閱讀,書中附有〈破魔變〉寫卷彩圖,並將寫卷內容楷定成現代通用的正字,同時製作異體字表、通假字表,及提供中、英文的校勘與註解,以利讀者參照研究,能深入理解寫卷,感受變文之美,並體會佛法真義。◆ 作者洪振洲(「中古佛教寫本資料庫編碼」專案主持人)臺灣科技大學資訊管理系博士,法鼓文理學院佛教學系專任副教授兼任圖書資訊館館長。他的研究興趣包含漢譯佛典作譯者分析、數位典藏專案建構、數位人文研究資源開發與數位文字處理議題,目前參與許多由法鼓文理學院執行的數位典藏計畫。詳細資料可參見網址:http://joeyhung.info/安東平Christoph Anderl(「The Database on Medieval Chinese Dunhuang Texts 」project director)Christoph Anderl is a Professor of Chinese Language and Culture at Ghent University. He has an MA in Chinese Studies from Vienna University, and a PhD in Chinese Linguistics from Oslo University.Anderl's research focuses on Medieval Chinese language and literature, with an emphasis on vernacular texts and Dunhuang manuscripts, Medieval Chan Buddhism, and the interplay of text and image in the transmission of Buddhist narratives.For more information on publications and research, please consult the following web pages: http://research.flw.ugent.be/en/christoph.anderl and https://ugent.academia.edu/ChristophAnderlThe work on the manuscripts was generously supported by a fund of the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds (BOF), Ghent University