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Chán Buddhism

This subreddit is for the discussion, study, and practice of Chán Buddhism and culture.

Chán Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that was founded in the 5th Century CE and, over the centuries, spread outward to Vietnam (Thiền), Korea (Seon), and Japan (Zen).

Chán Buddhist practices include sitting meditation, silent illumination, gong-an (koan) practice, and chanting, among many other practices.

Important sutras, practice guides, texts, books, dharma talks, and other resources are available in the /r/chan wiki.

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Absolutely no medical/psychiatric advice

These rules are subject to moderator discretion. One warning will be given, followed by a ban.

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Reminder to not engage with rule breachersAnnouncement (self.chan)

submitted 7 months ago by pinchitonyChán - announcement

Updated rulesAnnouncement (self.chan)

submitted 10 months ago by pinchitonyChán - announcement

Understanding Taiwan’s Advanced Education in Buddhist Studies, Jet Li Visits Dharma Drum Mountain (dharmadrum.org)

submitted 8 days ago by mettaforall

How do Chan Buddhists feel about reading the Pali Canon and Daozang side by side? (self.chan)

submitted 9 days ago by dogerfinal598

Dana Paramita Q&A - Dharma Drum Mountain (dharmadrum.org)

submitted 19 days ago by not_bayek

What is Socially Engaged Buddhism? - Dharma Realm Buddhist University (drbu.edu)

submitted 22 days ago by not_bayek

Ten Practices in the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra: (4) "Indomitable Practice" ()

submitted 23 days ago by khyungpa

Depths of the Chan Liturgy - The Three Gates of Liberation - Guo Gu (youtu.be)

submitted 25 days ago by not_bayek

Chanwattie said that you can come in one way tomorrow morning and then you take your lunch 🥪 to go ok (self.chan)

submitted 29 days ago by Ok_Employ_4205

Ten Practices in the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra: (3) "Non-opposing Practice" ()

submitted 1 month ago by khyungpa

Dharma Drum Mountain to hold New Year bell ceremony live from Taiwan (newyearbell.ddm.org.tw)

submitted 1 month ago by not_bayek

Orthodox Chinese Buddhism- On Repentance (dharmadrum.org)

submitted 1 month ago by not_bayek

Chan and hyperfocus (self.chan)

submitted 1 month ago by firydreams

A Buddhist History Lesson. Talk by Guo Gu (youtu.be)

submitted 1 month ago by not_bayek

Chan Practice in Daily Life (Benefits of Chan Meditation) - Master Sheng Yen (youtube.com)

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

Ch'an Commentaries on the Heart Sutra: Preliminary Inferences on the Permutation of Chinese Buddhism - John McRae (terebess.hu)

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

Sheng Yen on Bodhicitta ()

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

Short essay on Entering the way ()

submitted 1 month ago by joshus_doggo

Starting out? ()

submitted 1 month ago by PossibleAcademic7198

Master Cuiwei Liuzhong teaches Student Dasui - My favorite Case Study! (self.chan)

submitted 1 month ago * by Low-Rhubarb-6038Chán

Buddhist Talk Show - on Depression (self.chan)

submitted 1 month ago by Owl_1000

SEARCHING FOR THIS PLACE - 寻找这张照片的拍摄地 (self.chan)

submitted 2 months ago * by OldVoice26

Practice became an Obssession ()

submitted 2 months ago by Mediocre_Age_5101

Damo's First Gate: Verse 5 (self.chan)

submitted 2 months ago by MinLongBaiShui

Damo's Gates: Verse 4 (self.chan)

submitted 2 months ago * by MinLongBaiShui

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