Dharma Drum Mountain Publishes New English Editions of Free Books on Chan Practice

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and the turmoil of recent wars, there is a pervasive unease among people. To spread Chan teachings to every corner of the world and introduce the benefits of Chan practice to westerners, Dharma Drum Mountain Cultural Center specially selected some of Master Sheng Yen's teachings on Chan practice to compile a set of three English pocketbooks on the wisdom of Chan practice, thereby helping everyone settle their body and mind through Chan meditation throughout their stressful and busy lives. 

The three free English books newly published by Dharma Drum Mountain are as follows:

． Chan Practice: The Path to Peace of Mind: 
Beginning with an introduction to Chan meditation, this book leads the readers to learn how to relax their body and mind through Chan meditation, in addition to letting go of mental burdens.

．The Introduction to Chan Practice:
This book introduces, thoroughly and step by step, the concepts and methods of Chan practice to help beginners establish correct views on Chan practice by providing effective and practical methods.

．Chan in Daily Life:
This book introduces how to apply the concepts and methods of Chan meditation in daily lives, as well as be a Chan practitioner with a carefree body and mind. 

You are welcome to read or download the books using the following links to Dharma Drum Mountain's website:

Chan Practice: The Path to Peace of Mind

The Introduction to Chan Practice

Chan in Daily Life 

More free English books by Dharma Drum Mountain, please click here.



Text & photos: Dharma Drum Mountain Cultural Center
Translation: 李祥苓 (Siang-ling Li)
Editing: Keith Brown, YKL