What is Zen? · Centre Info · Resident Teacher · Why Sit a Retreat?
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Resources This page contains links to documents authored by Zen Master Sen Shin and other teachers from our Korean Zen Buddhist tradition as well as other links to resources related to Zen Buddhism in general. DocumentsSelected Writings for Beginners Some letters and essays by Zen Master Seung Sahn and Zen Master Won Hyo.
LinksFurnace Mountain is a retreat centre in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky, USA. Zen Master Dae Gak, a dharma heir of Zen Master Seung Sahn, oversees the Zen training at the centre. This link is to Zen Master Dae Gak’s biography, photo gallery and retreat schedule. Korean-born Zen Master Seung Sahn, the founding Grand Master of the Kwan Um School of Zen, founded over 60 centres worldwide. This link is to Zen Master Seung Sahn’s biography, photo gallery and Dharma talks. A Quick Guide to Sitting Meditation Sitting Zen means keeping not-moving mind. There are various techniques in Zen for doing this practice. This page from the Kwan Um School of Zen website describes the practice of sitting Zen, with photos and instructions for achieving various postures. A Guide to Bowing Meditation and Prostrations Prostrations or bowing meditation could be likened to the 'emergency measure' for clearing the mind. This page, also from the Kwan Um School of Zen site, describes the practice of bowing and prostrating; forms of meditation used daily in Zen. It includes photos and instructions, plus information about bowing practice and common errors. Back to Top |
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