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Silent Illumination by Guo Gu

Silent Illumination

A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening

Guo Gu

Shambhala · Print & ebook · March 9, 2021

Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized.

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Zen Buddhism, Meditation, Buddhist Practice & Ritual
Published
Shambhala, March 9, 2021

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Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and illumination, and by working with silent illumination meditation you can find your own awakening. Distinguished Chan Buddhist teacher Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions.

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To help establish a foundation for realizing silent illumination, he has translated twenty-five teachings from the influential master Hongzhi Zhengjue into English, accompanied by his personal commentary. This book will be an indispensable resource for meditators interested in beginning or deepening their silent illumination practice.

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  • Meditation
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Buddhist Sacred Writings
Authors
Guo Gu
Publisher
Shambhala
Published
March 9, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
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Meditation