--- Chan 5 With Guo Yuan Fashi. Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 25 – 29 October 2009

First of all, I understand that, as always the case, it is not easy to have the opportunity to participate in the retreat and therefore I feel grateful.

Pause for a moment! Just listen to those voices in your head.
… Can you hear them?
Pause for another moment! Just notice the images your mind is playing.
… Can you see them?
Now ask yourself the question: When faced with a new situation, are these voices and images telling me what to do or am “I” deciding what to do?

In a world where stress, strain and rush abound, peace of mind is of paramount significance. It is a treasure that everyone desires, but only few know how to get it and even fewer do something to get it.

Last Sunday (February 28), I attended DDMBA's Living Ch'an Workshop. To learn the Buddha Dharma through a workshop sounds new to me. In fact, I wasn’t sure what to expect since it is neither a dharma talk nor a traditional meditation class.

Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Medan – 2009, 23 Oct – 3 Nov

5-days Chan Retreat in ‘Omah Jawi’ Retreat House, Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
(25th-29th October 2009)

(Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Medan – 2009, 23 Oct – 3 Nov)

5-days Chan Retreat in ‘Omah Jawi’ Retreat House, Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
(25th-29th October 2009)

(Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Medan – 2009, 23 Oct – 3 Nov)
2-days Chan Retreat in Amitayus Retreat Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
(30 Oct - 1 Nov 2009)

Chan 5 with Guo Yuan Fashi
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 25th – 29th October 2009

One must seek progress in the ordinary and display luster amidst adversity; One must seek advancement in a state of harmony and see hope amid hard work; One must seek abundance in the midst of stability and demonstrate serenity in training; One must seek wisdom amidst silence and show compassion in action.

In order to understand Buddhism in Taiwan, it is necessary to know its origin the Buddha himself and the core of his teaching. Therefore, let's begin with a brief introduction to the Buddha first.