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Tag: meditation

Polishing a Brick to Make a Mirror

One day, seeing Mazu Daoyi (later a renowned Chan master) sitting rigidly in meditation for hours, his teacher Huairang decided to challenge him.
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May 26, 2025
Shenhui’s awakening under the Sixth Patriarch

In his childhood, Shenhui studied classics and history under a teacher, mastering the philosophies of Laozi and Zhuangzi. Later, after reading the Book of the Later Han, he encountered Buddhism and devoted himself to its teachings.
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May 26, 2025
Harmonious Fusion of the Religions in Journey to the West

Journey to the West masterfully integrates China’s three major traditions or religions—Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism—into a cohesive narrative, creating a rich cultural tapestry and unique philosophical-religious foundation.
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April 9, 2025
[Journey to the West]Monkey of the Mind

The journey of the Tang Monk and his disciples is, in essence, an inward pilgrimage. Buddhist and Taoist perspectives play a vital role in shaping this spiritual allegory.
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April 1, 2025
Immortality and Journey to the West

In many cultures, immortality is regarded as a noble ideal. Ancient Chinese myths, legends, and texts are rich with stories and figures pursuing eternal life.
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March 31, 2025
Why is the Dao De Jing Difficult to Understand?‌

The Dao De Jing (or Tao Te Ching) is a pivotal philosophical classic of ancient China. Its concepts, such as the “‌Unity of Heaven and Humanity‌” and the “‌harmony of Yin and Yang‌,” have deeply influenced fields like traditional Chinese medicine and art, shaping the unique ethos of Chinese civilization. Many readers drawn to Chinese culture aspire to study the Dao De Jing, yet they often encounter significant challenges.
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March 21, 2025