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  • The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 9: Samantabhadra's Eighth Vow

    The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 9: Samantabhadra's Eighth Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to always study the teachings of the Buddha.”

    -Samantabhadra

    "Samsara is the playground of full liberation, nirvana. This is where we perfect our practice.”

    -Guo Gu

    The first seven of Samantabhadra’s vows prepare us for the core eighth vow: to follow the Buddha in study and all that it entails—to emulate his wisdom and follow his practice as a Bodhisattva. In the process, we discover that there is far greater freedom and potential within us if we can let go of our attachments, and that the only thing that truly matters is helping others.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    1. To pay homage to all the buddhas

    2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas

    3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas

    4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds

    5. To rejoice in the merits of others

    6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma

    7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world

    8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha

    9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs

    10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

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    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 8: Samantabhadra's Seventh Vow

    The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 8: Samantabhadra's Seventh Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to request that Buddha’s dwell in the world.” Samantabhadra

    “When you don’t have a stallion, a donkey will do.” Guo Gu

    As Buddhist practitioners, we read and study the profound practice of following the Buddha from 2,500 years ago. His teachings are so powerful that they continue to influence millions of people in countless ways. Since attaining enlightenment is believed to be much more likely under the guidance of a living Buddha, we aspire to cultivate sufficient merit—through generosity, virtue, diligence, patience, wisdom, and meditation—to meet the next Buddha, Maitreya, when he appears on Earth. To practice under a Buddha and awaken is our deepest aspiration.

    Short of that, we must ensure we are doing everything possible to be receptive and ready for a teacher to manifest in our lives now.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    1. To pay homage to all the buddhas

    2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas

    3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas

    4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds

    5. To rejoice in the merits of others

    6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma

    7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world

    8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha

    9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs

    10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood

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    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

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  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 7: Samantabhadra's Sixth Vow

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 7: Samantabhadra's Sixth Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to request the turning of the Dharma Wheel.” Samantabhadra

    “Of the three turnings of the Dharma Wheel none of them are called Making Us Feel Better
the full potential of the Buddha Dharma is not peace, not bliss, but freedom.” Guo Gu

    “The turning of the Dharma Wheel” refers exclusively to the Buddha’s teaching . Just as the mythical Chakravartan wielded his sword to subdue his enemies, the Buddha turned the Dharma Wheel to overcome all kleshas.

    There were three turnings of the Dharma Wheel, each covering a different approach to overcoming vexations. The 1st turning, which took place over the first 7 years of the Buddha’s teaching, aimed to dismantle the sense of self. The 2nd turning focused on the teaching of emptiness. The 3rd turning, sometimes called the “perfect teaching,” emphasized the interdependence of all existence.

    With an impassioned plea, Guo Gu reveals what he believes the 4th turning of the Dharma Wheel will be and how we can help bring it to fruition.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    1. To pay homage to all the buddhas

    2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas

    3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas

    4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds

    5. To rejoice in the merits of others

    6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma

    7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world

    8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha

    9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs

    10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

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    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 6: Samantabhadra's Fifth Vow

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 6: Samantabhadra's Fifth Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    Merit and The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    “I vow to rejoice in the merits of others.”

    Samantabhadra

    “In order to really rejoice in the merits of others we have to be selfless.”

    Guo Gu

    Merit shapes our connections with other sentient beings and is built upon recognizing the goodness in others. People serve as mirrors, revealing what needs to be done in our practice by exposing how the self manifests—through arrogance, liking, disliking, othering, judging and other ways. By gaining distance from these habitual tendencies, we can begin to truly see the goodness in others.

    Guo Gu shows how we can use our One-Minute Chan practice to practice seeing the goodness in ourselves and others; building new neural pathways that will then lead to merit.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra

    To pay homage to all the buddhas To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas To make ample offerings to all the buddhas To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds To rejoice in the merits of others To always to request the preaching of the dharma To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world To always to study the teachings of the buddha To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 5: Samantabhadra's Fourth Vow

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 5: Samantabhadra's Fourth Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to repent all karmic obstructions.” Samantabhadra“

    Awakening is right in this moment.” Guo Gu

    The Buddha taught that the foundation of everything is liberation - we are already free. What obstructs us from experiencing this is that when the six sense faculties come into contact with six sense objects, our habitual tendencies – our karmic obstructions - cause us to reify and solidify our sense of self.

    In order to properly receive the ultimate teaching of liberation and emptiness we have to clear the mind of its self-referentiality. This is achieved through the practice of repentance. Repentance serves as the vehicle that bridges the gap between conventional reality and the ultimate truth of liberation, allowing us to simultaneously recognize emptiness while repenting our transgressions.

    Tonight we are fortunate to have Guo Gu break down one of the most important texts in the whole East Asian tradition: The Repentance Ritual Pursuing the Lotus Samadhi, as laid out by Zhiyi, the founder of the Tiantai school of Buddhism.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    1. To pay homage to all the buddhas

    2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas

    3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas

    4. To repent all karmic obstructions.

    5. To rejoice in the merits of others

    6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma

    7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world

    8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha

    9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs

    10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

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    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 4: Samantabhadra's Third Vow

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 4: Samantabhadra's Third Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to make ample offerings to all the Buddhas.” Samantabhadra

    “Supporting the Three Jewels so that people can engage in practice is the ultimate object of offering.” Guo Gu

    The third vow of Samantabhadra, “To make ample offerings to all the Buddhas,” builds upon the first vow. If we truly honor and respect all Buddhas, recognizing that all sentient beings have the potential for awakening, then making offerings becomes a natural expression of this understanding, encouraging us to transcend our self-centeredness and cultivate generosity, reverence, and humility. In essence, this vow guides us to use every encounter and action as a practice of generosity. By reflecting on our interconnectedness, we recognize that what we give was never truly “ours” to begin with. It arises from the conditions and contributions of countless beings. This understanding naturally fosters a feeling of humility and gratitude, generating great merit and creating conditions conducive to awakening for ourselves and others.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.

    1. To pay homage to all the buddhas

    2. To glorify the qualities of all the tathagatas

    3. To make ample offerings to all the buddhas

    4. To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds

    5. To rejoice in the merits of others

    6. To always to request the preaching of the dharma

    7. To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world

    8. To always to study the teachings of the buddha

    9. To always to respond to sentient beings according to their various needs

    10. To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

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    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 3: Samantabhadra's Second Vow

    The Depths Of Chan Liturgy Part 3: Samantabhadra's Second Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to glorify the qualities of all the Tathagatas.” Samantabhadra

    “In the moment in which you are solidifying and reifying someone into a ‘thing,’ look at it and put it down
that is the way to praise the Tathagata
when we practice the dharma.” Guo Gu

    There are 10 honorific titles of the Buddha that reveal the merit, honor and wisdom of the Buddha. Guo Gu uses these 10 names to steer us deeper into our practice, beginning with the first, Tathagata, meaning “thus come, thus gone.” In Buddhism it refers to things as they are. It’s an honorific that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings challenging the dualistic ideas with which we try to reify things. All beings have this Buddha nature within, and the challenge is to transcend the ways in which we try to pigeonhole our experiences into having/lacking, coming/going, arising/ceasing and existing/not existing and attain the freedom of no self. Like "a bird that is flying in the vast open sky or a fish that swims in clear limpid water. The bird does not question the sky. The sky is its home, and water is the domain of the fish." Such freedom. We are all swimming in the freedom of our domain.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra

    To pay homage to all the Buddhas To glorify the qualities of all the Tathagatas To make ample offerings to all the Buddhas To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds To rejoice in the merits of others To always request the preaching of the Dharma To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world To always study the teachings of the Buddha To always respond to sentient beings according to their various needs To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 2: Samantabhadra's First Vow

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 2: Samantabhadra's First Vow

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “I vow to pay homage to all the Buddhas.” Samantabhadra

    “The worst thing that we can do is deny other people the possibility of change.” Guo Gu

    In the Avatamsaka or Flower Ornament Sutra, in what has been called The Perfect Teaching, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva emphasizes interdependence and the infinite perspectives inherent in reality, guiding us away from dualistic and self-centered ways of seeing other people and the world. Recognizing the potential Buddha in everyone not only transforms our relationships but also reshapes our understanding of the world, rooting us in compassion and wisdom. In his teaching, Guo Gu offers us a way to begin this practice and set ourselves on the path to awakening.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra

    To pay homage to all the Buddhas To glorify the qualities of all the Tathagatas To make ample offerings to all the Buddhas To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds To rejoice in the merits of others To always request the preaching of the Dharma To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world To always study the teachings of the Buddha To always respond to sentient beings according to their various needs To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 1: Introduction to Samantabhadra's 10 Great Vows

    The Depths of Chan Liturgy Part 1: Introduction to Samantabhadra's 10 Great Vows

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “We are all Samantabhadra.” Guo Gu

    Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, revered as “Universally Worthy” or “All Good,” holds a central place in Mahayana Buddhism, embodying the vast Bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom. Alongside Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom, Samantabhadra is seen as a protector of the Lotus Sutra, which is significant for its inclusive teaching that all beings have the potential to attain Buddhahood. His teachings emphasize the interdependence and interconnectedness of all beings, urging practitioners to recognize the Buddha-nature in everyone. Through practicing the Lotus Sutra’s teachings, one can cultivate a view of all beings as “future Buddhas,” fostering compassion and respect in every interaction.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra, are profound principles for those on the path to Buddhahood. These vows represent a complete path of dedication, compassion, and commitment to benefiting all beings. They provide a framework for practice that not only transforms the self but also brings wisdom and compassion into the world.

    In his talk tonight, Guo Gu lays the groundwork for a series of talks on these vows.

    The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra

    To pay homage to all the Buddhas To glorify the qualities of all the Tathagatas To make ample offerings to all the Buddhas To confess and repent of all one's misdeeds To rejoice in the merits of others To always request the preaching of the Dharma To entreat enlightened beings to remain in the world To always study the teachings of the Buddha To always respond to sentient beings according to their various needs To dedicate all merits to sentient beings that they may achieve Buddhahood.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Heart Sutra Part 15 - Put It Down, Pick Up, Awaken.

    The Heart Sutra Part 15 - Put It Down, Pick Up, Awaken.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “Having no obstructions there is no fear and departing far from confusion and imagining they reach ultimate nirvana. All past, present, and future Buddhas, relying on prajnaparamita attain annuttara-samyak-sambodhi. Therefore, know that prajnaparamita is the great mantra of power, the great mantra of wisdom, the supreme mantra , the unequalled mantra, which is able to remove all suffering. It is real and not false.Therefore recite the mantra of prajnaparamita, Gate. Gate. Paragate. Parasamgate. Bodhi Svaha.” The Heart Sutra

    “Gone. Gone. Gone beyond. Completely gone beyond. Expedite awakening.” The Heart Sutra Prajnamita Mantra

    “The main point of the Heart Sutra is Put It Down.” Guo GuIn his final talk on The Heart Sutra, Guo Gu discusses how the sutra encompasses all aspects of human existence, including our world and relationships, and the attachments we struggle to let go of. By releasing these obstacles, we can access the full potential of our inherent freedom, empowering us to embrace the path to awakening.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 14 - Ordinary Mind is the Way.

    The Heart Sutra Part 14 - Ordinary Mind is the Way.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “There is no wisdom or any attainment. With nothing to attain, bodhisattvas relying on prajnaparamita have no obstructions in their minds.” Heart Sutra

    “The wisdom of no self resolves suffering.” Guo Gu

    Guo Gu’s teaching emphasizes the idea that the root of obstructions or vexations in our lives stems from the presence of a self. When we view experiences and situations through the lens of a fixed, concrete self, we tend to grasp at external things like fame, wealth, power, status, influence, or sensual pleasures. These external attachments serve to reinforce the self, creating further suffering and vexation.

    By becoming aware of when and how we are reifying this self through our grasping and attachments, we can begin to loosen that hold. As we learn to identify these tendencies and stop feeding the self, we gradually liberate ourselves from the cycle of desire and suffering. Chan Masters throughout history have coined phrases to describe this more spacious and open way of being:

    Be like a zombie – Master Gaofen Yuanmiao

    Every day is a good day – Master Yunmen Wenyan

    Be an idiot – Master Linji Yixuan

    When vexations come, put your feet up – Master Linji Yixuan

    Be like a tree stump – Master Yuanwu Keqin

    Be like an incense burner in a dilapidated, rundown temple – Master Yuanwu Keqin

    Don’t make a thing out of it – Guo Gu It’s all good – Guo Gu

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 13 – The Essence of Dharma Practice.

    The Heart Sutra Part 13 – The Essence of Dharma Practice.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “There is no wisdom or any attainment. With nothing to attain, bodhisattvas relying on prajnaparamita have no obstructions in their minds.” Heart Sutra

    “The essence of dharma practice does not lie in successful meditation or blissful experiences.” Guo Gu

    The root of our suffering is grasping - our strong sense of self. In this powerful talk Guo Gu shows us all the many ways the self manifests, both internally and externally. He offers clear guidelines for recognizing how we are identifying and fortifying ourselves. With these tools, we can then begin the process of exposing, embracing, working with, and ultimately letting go of the self.

    As the Buddha said at his enlightenment, "I’ve seen you, house-builder! You won’t build a house again! ... My mind, set on demolition, has reached the end of craving." (Source: Dhammapada, Dhp 154, translated by Bhikkhu Sujato)

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 12 - The Infinite Possibilities of the 4 Noble Truths.

    The Heart Sutra Part 12 - The Infinite Possibilities of the 4 Noble Truths.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “There is no suffering, no cause of suffering, no cessation of suffering and no path.”The Heart Sutra

    “Suffering can be experienced as possibilities, change, or even new beginnings. “Guo Gu

    The Heart Sutra, a key text in the Prajnaparamita genre, offers profound teachings on the nature of things. Guo Gu has often emphasized throughout his series of talks that the Heart Sutra critiques the early Buddhist materialistic understanding of the world, where words and language solidify phenomena. In this evening’s discussion, he delves deeply into this critique, ultimately illustrating how suffering transforms into liberation and how the causes of suffering can become the path to liberation.

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 11 - Interconnectedness (Dependent Origination).

    The Heart Sutra Part 11 - Interconnectedness (Dependent Origination).

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “There is no ignorance and there is no ending of ignorance through to no aging and death and no ending of aging and death.” The Heart Sutra

    “Our fundamental ignorance is the progenitor of the 12 links of dependent origination
a temporal analysis, a process-oriented description of the ways in which we create suffering.” Guo Gu

    Guo Gu deftly guides through the causes that lead to our selfing and othering, and subsequently our suffering. He does this from the temporal perspective of the 12 links of dependent origination, beginning with ignorance through to aging and death. On one level we are concerned with the links in our present life, but Guo Gu reminds us that the Heart Sutra was written by a bodhisattva, and dives into the perspective of continual birth and death, called Dependent Origination of the Three Times. This is the way of the bodhisattva, never leaving the cycle of birth and death in order to benefit all beings.

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 10 - Interconnectedness (The 18 Realms).

    The Heart Sutra Part 10 - Interconnectedness (The 18 Realms).

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    "In voidness there is no form, and no sensation, perception, volition or consciousness; no eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind; no sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, thought; there is no realm of the eye all the way up to no realm of mental cognition” The Heart Sutra

    “We need to experience the world through relationships.” Guo Gu

    Guo Gu elaborates on the 18 Realms of Consciousness, consisting of the six sense organs, the six sense objects and the six sense consciousnesses. As he pulls apart our experience, he reveals how we exist only in relationships.

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

  • The Heart Sutra Part 9 – Form is Relationship.

    The Heart Sutra Part 9 – Form is Relationship.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    Guo Gu on The Heart Sutra

    “Form is not other than emptiness and emptiness not other than form.” — The Heart Sutra

    “The whole Buddhist project is about building new relationships with the world.” — Guo Gu

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month throughout 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Heart Sutra Part 8 – ƚāriputra, Buddha’s Chief Disciple.

    The Heart Sutra Part 8 – ƚāriputra, Buddha’s Chief Disciple.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    Guo Gu on The Heart Sutra

    “The juncture at which the sense organ connects to the sense object is where practice happens.” — Guo Gu

    Much like Avalokiteƛvara awakened through the contemplation of sound, ƚāriputra awakened through the contemplation of sight. Guo Gu provides us with a simple practice upon which to build this contemplation.

    Since 2023, GuoGu has been offering a series of talks on the Heart Sutra, one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month into 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk. We also have a monthly student discussion group about each month’s talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Heart Sutra Part 7 – Transcending Suffering.

    The Heart Sutra Part 7 – Transcending Suffering.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    “The whole point of the Heart Sutra is freedom.” — Guo Gu

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month and will last until 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at: https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Heart Sutra Part 6 – Emptiness of the Five Skandhas.

    The Heart Sutra Part 6 – Emptiness of the Five Skandhas.

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu
    Guo Gu on The Heart Sutra Guo Gu on The Heart Sutra

    “What is it like when the Five Skandhas are empty? We are no longer disturbed by vexations 
 and can reside in the miraculous functioning of conditions.” — Guo Gu

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month and will last until 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at https://tallahasseechan.org/heart-sutra.

    Join the Tallahassee Chan Center online for live meditations and discussion Monday through Thursday, at 7:30 PM EST. Learn more at https://tallahasseechan.org/events/.

  • The Heart Sutra Part 5 – Contemplation of the Five Skandhas

    The Heart Sutra Part 5 – Contemplation of the Five Skandhas

    · The Way of Chan with Guo Gu

    Guo Gu on The Heart Sutra

    “Suffering only exists because of me, I, mine. Contemplation of the Five Skandhas reveals the emptiness of self.” — Guo Gu

    This video is a continuation of a series of commentaries by Guo Gu on "The Heart Sutra", one of the shortest Mahayana scriptures that expound the core message of Buddhism. The Heart Sutra is also one of the most important scriptures in the Chan/Zen tradition. The series will continue every first Monday of each month and will last until 2024. Each talk will be independent, but we encourage you and your friends to attend all sessions. During these Monday sits, we will begin with a short period of meditation followed by the Dharma talk. There will be opportunity to ask questions and to socialize a bit after the talk.

    More information can be found at https://www.tallahassee.chan.org/hear....

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