Chinese Zen Meditation Tour: A Journey to the Origins of Zen

Author: Deng Meiling
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: In October 2002, Taiwanese Venerable Hsing Yun led 22 monks and 500 believers from across China and abroad on a 14-day journey across 6 provinces, visiting 26 ancient meditation sites primarily focused on Zen Buddhism. The author, Deng Meiling, accompanied Venerable Hsing Yun and documented the entire trip with elegant and poetic writing, making it feel like reading a poem or painting. If you wish to learn about the history of Chinese Zen Buddhism and the lives of ancient Zen masters, this book is the perfect choice. In October 2002, Taiwanese Venerable Hsing Yun led 22 monks and 500 believers from across China and abroad on a 14-day journey across 6 provinces, visiting 26 ancient meditation sites primarily focused on Zen Buddhism. Deng Meiling followed Venerable Hsing Yun, silently observing everything, tracing the trajectory of Zen Buddhism's development, exploring the emerging opportunities in Chinese culture, and seeking personal methods for spiritual and physical peace in turbulent times. The author shows no reservation in her admiration and praise for the Zen patriarchs. For example, when writing about Master Mazu Daoyi, she laments that such a figure, who had a profound influence on Chinese culture, is not as well-known in Chinese cultural history as several great literary figures from the Tang and Song dynasties, which seems unfair. This book uses advanced glow-in-the-dark materials and patented technology. The Buddha statue on the cover releases a radiant light at night or in the dark. May it bring you blessings and peace!