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Returning to the Present
The purpose of Chan practice is to realize the mind as it is in the present moment. Why do we say that the arising of thoughts and intentions is so consequential?
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Chan Practice Q&A: The Sound of Silence
So why is it called the practice of silence? It is not a matter of listening to whether something exists or does not exist. It is simply listening—listening to silence.
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Fall Term Monastic Retreat: The Original Mind Free from Conceptual Fabrication
The mind is formless, vividly awakened, and dynamically enlivened. It requires no fabrication whatsoever; its clarity and lucidity manifest naturally, just as they are.
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Chan Practice Q&A: A Leaf Untouched
Our lives are often dominated by attachment; whatever we do, we tend to become attached. The most important thing is to learn how to free ourselves from attachment.
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Finding the Ultimate Value of Life through Chan Practice
Human life is profoundly impermanent and exceedingly difficult to obtain. How, then, can we cherish this transient existence and realize its optimal value? Most people seek meaning in life through acts of kindness, charitable work, and service to others.
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2026 Spring Term Monastic Retreat: The Mind Abides in Notionlessness, and Mental Activity is in Accord with Essencelessness
On March 11, 2026, our Spring Term Monastic Retreat had already completed its first week successfully.