眾生無邊誓願度
煩惱無盡誓願斷
法門無量誓願學
佛道無上誓願成
眾生無邊誓願度
煩惱無盡誓願斷
法門無量誓願學
佛道無上誓願成
This book mainly discusses the content of the five dharma gates of Chan, namely the contemplation of impurity, the contemplation of loving-kindness, the contemplation of causes and conditions, the contemplation of counting the breath, and the contemplation of recollection of the Buddha (buddhānusmṛti), using these five contemplative practice (vipaśyanā-caryā) methods to counteract afflictions such as greed, anger, delusion, and distraction; among them, the contemplation of impurity and the contemplation of counting the breath are most valued by the Hīnayāna Chan methods and are called the two gates of amṛta. The latter part mainly explains the states attained through cultivating Chan methods, namely the four dhyānas and eight meditative concentrations (samādhi), as well as the relationships between the four dhyānas and eight concentrations and the four foundations of mindfulness, the five superknowledges, and the contemplation of the Four Noble Truths. Those who wish to cultivate and attain the four dhyānas and eight concentrations may contemplate the faults of the desire realm, while those who wish to tend toward nirvāṇa should cultivate the four foundations of mindfulness in śamatha and vipaśyanā. At the same time, the sūtra explains the specific methods for cultivating various meditative concentrations/meditative absorptions (samādhi), and points out the step-by-step path of progressive cultivation and realization ascending from ordinary beings to bodhisattvas. This book is an indispensable book of reliance for Buddhist sons who wish to truly cultivate and genuinely realize; it is difficult to encounter and rare to meet. It is hoped that all Buddhist sons will rely on this book to cultivate and realize in accordance with reality and principle, practice according to the teachings, and attain the fruit of the Path soon.
Meditative concentration (dhyāna and samādhi) is the key to cultivating and realizing the Buddha's teachings; it is one of the three important untainted studies emphasized by the Buddha, and the key to obtaining the wisdom of liberation. Concentration arises from precepts, and wisdom arises from concentration; without concentration there is no wisdom. Therefore, if one wishes to attain liberation, cultivating meditative concentration is essential and indispensable. At present, the bottleneck for most practitioners lies in meditative concentration: without concentration, the mind is scattered, distracted, and impure, afflictions cannot be subdued, and one feels inadequate when contemplating and reflecting upon the Buddha's teachings through contemplative practice (vipaśyanā-caryā), and thus cannot achieve realization. This book introduces concrete and flexible methods for cultivating concentration, combining stillness and movement. The book explains the factors that affect the arising of meditative concentration and the methods to counteract them, as well as ways to deal with obstacles to meditative concentration. In the latter part, it focuses on the concrete and effective methods and points of attention for investigating the huatou (critical phrase) within meditative concentration, as well as the correct knowledge and views of enlightenment in the Chan school, addressing how to ensure genuine enlightenment and avoid mistaken enlightenment. It also presents some practical experiences of contemplative practice for learners' reference and emulation, so as to continuously improve the quality of one's cultivation and realization, guarantee the realization of the Buddha's teachings, and obtain true wisdom.
Meditative concentration (dhyāna) is a crucial factor in the cultivation and realization of the Buddha-dharma, one of the three uncontaminated studies emphasized by the Buddha, and the key to liberating wisdom. Concentration arises from precepts, and wisdom arises from concentration; without concentration there is no wisdom. Therefore, if one wishes to attain liberation, cultivating meditative concentration is absolutely necessary. At present, the bottleneck for most practitioners is meditative concentration: when concentration is not well cultivated, the mind is scattered and impure, afflictions cannot be subdued, and one lacks the strength to contemplate and reflect upon the Buddha-dharma, and thus cannot realize it through direct practice. This book introduces a variety of methods for cultivating concentration, combining stillness and movement, and is highly practical, concrete, and flexible; practicing in accordance with it can swiftly give rise to meditative concentration (dhyāna). The book also explains the factors that affect the arising of meditative concentration and the methods for counteracting them, as well as the methods for dealing with obstacles that appear during meditation. The latter part describes the concrete methods and points of attention for investigating the huatou (critical phrase) within meditative concentration, as well as the correct views of enlightenment in the Chan school, and how to ensure genuine awakening and avoid mistaken awakening. It also presents accounts of practical contemplative experience for learners' reference and emulation, so as to continually improve the quality of one's cultivation and realization, guarantee the actual realization of the Buddha-dharma, and attain true wisdom.
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