{"title":"Sheng Yen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSheng Yen offers profound insights into Buddhist philosophy and meditation, bridging traditional teachings with contemporary understanding. His works explore the essence of mindfulness and spiritual practice, inviting readers to experience clarity beyond conventional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a thoughtful blend of practical guidance and contemplative wisdom within this collection, ideal for those drawn to \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e who seek to deepen their inner journey through authentic and accessible teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-method-of-no-method-by-chan-master-sheng-yen-9781590305751","title":"The Method of No-Method","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a spiritual practice that is simple enough for anyone to learn, yet rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. The traditional Chan (Chinese Zen) practice called Silent Illumination begins with simply putting aside all thoughts except the awareness of oneself 'just sitting'. The practice is so simple in execution that it has sometimes been called the \u003cem\u003emethod of no-method\u003c\/em\u003e, yet to master it, the practitioner must first grasp the method in order to learn how to let go of it. When fully penetrated, this radical form of emptying one's busy mind-stream leads to perception of the vast ocean of pure awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Illumination is closely related to the Japanese Zen practice called shikantaza, and Master Sheng Yen's teachings on it will be of great value to Zen students as well as to Buddhist practitioners of all the traditions. \u003cem\u003eThe Method of No-Method\u003c\/em\u003e, based on talks the author gave during retreats, begins with instruction in Silent Illumination practice with detailed discussion of method, approach, and how to deal with difficulties that arise. Master Sheng Yen then proceeds to provide commentary on a well-known Chan text that illuminates the practice and the philosophy behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145170956524,"sku":"9781590305751","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781590305751-the-method-of-no-method.jpg?v=1786397361"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sheng-yen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}