repentance

Caigentan 95. The mask of virtue

August 3, 2025

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Juan

A supposedly virtuous man who pretends to do good deeds is no better than a selfish scoundrel.
Caigentan 18. Arrogance undoes glory, Repentance redeems sin

July 28, 2025

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Juan

No matter how earth-shaking one’s achievements, self-conceit will cancel them out. No matter how horrendous one’s sins, repentance will atone for them.
Dharma Buddha non-dual

June 9, 2025

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Ana

Master Sengcan was the third patriarch of Chinese Chan Buddhism and a direct disciple of Master Huike, who received the Dharma from Bodhidharma. He is best known for composing the seminal work “Xinxin Ming” (“Verses on the Faith-Mind”), which emphasizes the realization of non-duality and the oneness of mind and Buddha-nature.
The “hell” and “paradise”

June 4, 2025

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Ana

Chan Master Hakuin Ekaku (1686–1769 CE) was one of the most influential figures in Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
Harmonious Fusion of the Religions in Journey to the West

April 9, 2025

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Juan

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.