English Dharma Talk
11:00AM - 12:00PM
The Introduction of “The Essentials for Practicing Calming-and-Insight and Dhyana Meditation” by Master Zhiyi
by Ven. Chang Hwa
This classic meditation manual, by Tiantai Master Zhiyi, provides the basic instructions on how to fulfill the twenty-five prerequisite steps before meditation, the essential guidelines for the methods of Calming-and-Insight (Samatha-Vipassana) while sitting and in daily life, and the guidance on how to overcome obstacles, etc. This is a must-read handbook for Mahayana meditation practitioners.
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