Master Sheng Yen

Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009) was the resident teacher at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, New York, founder of Dharma Drum Mountain, and author of many books.
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TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk

Being Natural

Let it go and be spontaneous, Experience no going or staying. Accord with your nature, unite with the Way, Wander at ease, without vexation. The most important thing in practice is to be natural and spontaneous.…

By Master Sheng Yen

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