Orthodox Chinese Buddhism

By Chan Master Sheng Yen

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama called Master Sheng Yen, the author of Orthodox Chinese Buddhism, “a true spiritual practitioner of deep and broad learning.” As a long-time monk, scholar, and founder of monasteries in Taiwan and America, Master Sheng Yen is uniquely qualified to explain the correct — therefore “orthodox” — beliefs that have guided Chinese Buddhism for over 1,500 years. Written while the author was on solitary retreat in Taiwan, OCB was Master Sheng Yen’s response to many questions he received about Chinese Buddhism. Using a question-and-answer format, the book explores a wide range of subjects, from what it means to be a Buddhist to sudden enlightenment. This English translation is therefore a welcome addition to the Western literature of Buddhism, and includes new annotations, appendixes, and a glossary designed for the Western reader

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