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76 - The teaching of Selfless Action by Ven Chang Wu

June 21, 2022 04:08 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

75 - The Practice of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara – Complete Penetration through the Organ of Hearing by Ven Chang Wu

June 07, 2022 04:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

74 - Vimalakirti Sutra Dharma Talk 2 by Guo Gu

May 24, 2022 04:02 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

73 - Vimalakirti Sutra Dharma Talk 1 by Guo Gu

May 10, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

72 - Cultivate Compassion in Difficult times by Zarko Andricevic

April 26, 2022 06:30 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB

This teaching is by Zarko Andričević. Zarko received Dharma transmission from Master Sheng Yen in June 2001. He has since become an established international  Chan teacher,  leading retreats in Europe, USA, Canada, Taiwan and Australia. He is a regular member of the Conference of Western Teachers of Buddhism. Zarko currently lives and teaches at Chan Retreat Center in Croatia. You can find more about him at https://www.chan.hr. This podcast is run by the London Chan Meditation. You can find o...

71 - Heart Sutra Dharma Talk 4 by Guo Gu

April 12, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

70 - The teaching of Non Abiding from the Platform Sutra by Ven Chang Wu

March 29, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

69 - Heart Sutra Dharma Talk 3 by Guo Gu

March 15, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

68 - The teaching of No Thought by Ven Chang Wu

March 01, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

67 - Heart Sutra Dharma Talk 2 by Guo Gu

February 15, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

66 - The teaching of Sitting Meditation from the Platform Sutra by Ven Chang Wu

February 07, 2022 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

65 - Mindfulness in Everyday Life of Monastics by Ven Chang Wu

January 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

64 - Mindfulness in Everyday Life of Monastics by Ven Chang Wu

January 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

64 - Heart Sutra Dharma Talk 1 by Guo Gu

January 11, 2022 07:39 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

63 - Chan Practice in Daily Life by Guo Gu

December 28, 2021 05:39 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

62 - The Importance of Prudent Guidance By Ven Chang Wu

December 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

61 - How to Integrate Direct Contemplation into Daily Practice by Guo Gu

December 07, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

60 - Prostration Practice by Ven Chang Wu

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

59 - Dharma Q&A for Tricycle Part 2 by Guo Gu

November 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

58 - Taking refuge by Ven Chang Wu

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

57 - Dharma Q&A for Tricycle Part 1 by Guo Gu

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

56 - Mindful Recollection of the Buddha by Ven Chang Wu

September 28, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

55 - Three Seals of the Dharma by Guo Gu

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

54 - Fulfilling Ones Responsibilities as Ones Practice by Ven Chang Wu

August 31, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

53 - Silent Illumination and Mahamudra by Guo Gu and Lorne Ladner

August 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

52 - Dealing with anger by Ven Chang Wu

August 03, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and ...

51 - Direct Contemplation by Guo Gu

July 30, 2021 10:21 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

50 - Live a Day in Purity and Simplicity Observing the 8 Precepts by Ven Chang Wu

June 29, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

49 - Samadhi by Guo Gu

June 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

48 - Dealing with Karmic Obstructions by Ven Chang Wu

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

47 - Three contemplations by Guo Gu

June 07, 2021 09:28 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was g...

46 - Precepts Essential to Practice by Ven Chang Wu

May 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

44 - Discern the Erroneous Views by Ven Chang Wu

May 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

43 - Resolving Anxiety the Chan Buddhist-Way by David Listen

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

David Listen was a Chan/Zen Buddhist monk for 11 years, during which time he gained extensive experience in mentoring. In addition to learning and teaching about the Chan/Zen meditation and way of life, a big part of his service as a monk was to guide people on a personal level. Over the span of his monastic life, he led, attended and assisted with numerous intensive meditation  retreats in U.S., East Asia, and Europe, designed to help deepen the calm and clarity of one’s mind and balance o...

43 - Resolving Anxiety the Chan Buddhist Way by David Listen

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

David Listen has been sharing Chan/Zen meditation and Buddhist teachings for  over 15 years, leading intensive meditation retreats, classes, and  activities at various monasteries, college campuses, and private  institutions throughout North America, Europe, and East Asia. Previously known as Venerable Chang Wen (常聞法師), he was one of the few Western monastic disciples of Chan Master Sheng  Yen. He had been a monk for over a decade, and has since returned to lay  life to share the insights of...

42 - Metta Meditation by Ven Chang Wu

April 26, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

41 - Living in Uncertain Times by Dr Rebecca Li

April 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

DR. REBECCA LI, a Dharma heir in the Dharma Drum lineage of Chan Master  Sheng Yen, started practicing meditation in 1995. She began her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 to become a Dharma and  meditation instructor. Later on, she trained with John Crook and Simon Child to lead intensive retreats and received full Dharma transmission  from Simon Child in 2016.  Currently, she leads Chan retreats, teaches meditation and Dharma classes, and gives public lectures in North  Amer...

40 - Wholesome Relationship with children by Ven Chang Wu

April 12, 2021 05:30 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

39 - Huatou Dharma Talk by Guo Gu

April 05, 2021 05:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was gi...

38 - Discrimination Mind by Ven Chang Wu

March 29, 2021 05:30 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

37 - Home Practice by Guo Gu

March 22, 2021 06:30 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Record date May 25, 2020. This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and ass...

36 - Living the Life of Prajna by Ven Chang Wu

March 15, 2021 06:30 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

35 - Practicing in Times of Uncertainty by Guo Gu

March 08, 2021 05:25 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Record date May 25, 2020. This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and ass...

34 - The Teacher and Student Relationship by Ven Chang Wu

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

33 - How to cultivate compassion for oneself and others by Zarko Andričević

February 26, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 67 MB

This teaching is by Zarko Andričević. Zarko received Dharma transmission from Master Sheng Yen in June 2001. He has since become an established international  Chan teacher,  leading retreats in Europe, USA, Canada, Taiwan and Australia. He is a regular member of the Conference of Western Teachers of Buddhism. Zarko currently lives and teaches at Chan Retreat Center in Croatia. You can find more about him at https://www.chan.hr. This podcast is run by the London Chan Meditation. You can find ...

32 - Facing Death by Guo Gu

February 21, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Record date May 25, 2020. This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with Master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and ass...

31 - True and False by Ven Chang Wu

February 14, 2021 23:51 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

30 - Direct Contemplation by Ven Chang Wu

February 08, 2021 08:39 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...

29 - Chan Practice in Daily Life by GuoGu

February 03, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

Record date June 15, 2020. This teaching is by Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu). He is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and as...

27 - How to Prepare Oneself to Face Death by V Chang Wu

January 31, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 68 MB

This teaching is by Venerable Chang Wu. Venerable Chang Wu is the Director of Dharma Drum Vancouver Center in Richmond, B.C., a branch monastery of Dharma Drum  Mountain (DDM), founded by Chan Master Sheng Yen. In 1993, Venerable Chang Wu began practicing with Master Sheng Yen in  New York while she was a business professional holding an MBA. She  started her teacher’s training with Master Sheng Yen in 1999 and entered  monastic life the next year. In 2003 she started teaching as Dharma and  ...