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Zen is for Everyone – The Xiao Zhi Guan text by Zhi Yi
The Xiao Zhi Guan makes the practice of Zen, a seemingly harsh and strict discipline, accessible to the lay person. Popularly known as Beginner's Zen and The Little Samatha Vipasana Manual, this charmingly simple book of meditation has been a favorite of teachers and students of Zen from the sixth century to the present. Its author Zhi Yi (538-597), was the founder of Tiantai Buddhism in China.
Zazen
In the still night by the vacant window, Wrapped in monk’s robe I sit in meditation, Navel and nostrils lined up straight, Ears paired to the slope of shoulders. Window whitens, The moon comes up; Rain’s stopped, But drops go on dripping. Wond...
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