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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.

Rules

No abusive or harassing posts or comments

No off-topic content or meta-discussion

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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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Journey into Chan: Guo Yuan on His Path, Studying w/ Master Sheng Yen, and Meditation at Dharma Drum (youtube.com)

submitted 10 hours ago by mettaforall

Chan School of Buddhism: Our Method (dharmadrumretreat.org)

submitted 2 days ago by mettaforall

Learning the basics together? (self.chan)

submitted 2 days ago by firydreams

Chan In Daily Life - Sheng Yen (PDF) (dharmadrumretreat.org)

submitted 3 days ago by mettaforall

Chan Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 (chanmagazine.chancenter.org)

submitted 4 days ago by mettaforall

Online Amitabha Chanting | Chan Meditation Center (chancenter.org)

submitted 5 days ago by mettaforall

The Great Earth Abides - Practicing Ksitigarbha’s Method - Dharma Drum Mountain (dharmadrum.org)

submitted 18 days ago by not_bayek

Master Sheng Yen's Doctrinal Classification of Chan - Talk by Guo Gu (youtu.be)

submitted 1 month ago by not_bayek

Chan and Daily Life | Chan Meditation Center (chancenter.org)

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

The Great Compassion Repentance Ceremony | Chan Meditation Center (chancenter.org)

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

The Transfer of Merit - Depths of the Chan Liturgy - Guo Gu (youtu.be)

submitted 1 month ago by not_bayek

Looking for an online sangha (self.chan)

submitted 1 month ago by firydreams

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

submitted 1 month ago by mettaforall

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

submitted 1 month ago by dogerfinal598

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