Enlightenment is when all efforts made in cultivating wisdom, improving one’s character, and lessening vexations come into fruition.
The goal of both sudden and gradual enlightenment is to understand Buddha-nature. For one who is enlightened, practice is still important.
Spiritual practice can calm the mind, which could then give rise to wisdom.
Through meditation, one can attain health, intelligence, and a sound character.
By shengyenfilm
Sitting meditation is not only a method of Chan practice but also the best way to calm the mind and achieve meditative concentration.
Recitation of the Buddha’s name is a practice advocated by all schools in Chinese Buddhism. When it is practiced correctly, it will bring peace in the body and mind.
Group cultivation enables us to enjoy steady growth in a safe environment.
When you emerge from the absorbed, meditative state after realizing no-self, you see everything as before, but with a calm, undisturbed mind.