Mr. Geng Yun ( 耕雲先生 )
Mr. Geng Yun was a renowned Taiwanese scholar and Zen master. His original name was Geng Yun, and he was born in Tianjin in 1924. In 1942, he studied Vajrayana Buddhism under Master Ma Xiqian. In 1949, he moved to Taiwan along with the Nationalist government, marking the beginning of his journey in promoting Chinese classical studies and Zen practice in Taiwan.
Mr. Geng Yun had profound accomplishments in Zen practice and was considered the founder of "An Xiang Zen" (The Zen of Tranquility). His Zen teachings emphasized practical practice, focusing on attaining enlightenment by transmitting the mind's true nature directly. His major works include "Essays on Observing Tides" (觀潮隨筆). He was widely respected by Buddhist followers in Taiwan.
In 1982, at the request of Zen societies, he agreed to become a mentor. He passed away in 2000. Mr. Geng Yun dedicated his life to promoting Buddhist culture and Zen practice, significantly impacting the religious and cultural development in Taiwan.
Mr. Geng Yun had profound accomplishments in Zen practice and was considered the founder of "An Xiang Zen" (The Zen of Tranquility). His Zen teachings emphasized practical practice, focusing on attaining enlightenment by transmitting the mind's true nature directly. His major works include "Essays on Observing Tides" (觀潮隨筆). He was widely respected by Buddhist followers in Taiwan.
In 1982, at the request of Zen societies, he agreed to become a mentor. He passed away in 2000. Mr. Geng Yun dedicated his life to promoting Buddhist culture and Zen practice, significantly impacting the religious and cultural development in Taiwan.
* Koan Zen and Investigating the Head of Speech
* From Tathāgata Chán to Patriarch Chán
* The Origin and Influence of Chinese Chan (Zen)
* The Qualities and Aptitude for Zen Practice
* The Proper Attitude for Practicing Zen
* The Motivation for Chan Meditation
* Key to Attaining Samādhi through Recitation of the Diamond Sutra
* All sages and saints are distinguished by the realization of the unconditioned Dharma
* The Style and Characteristics of Chan
* The Five Stages of Inner Journey of a Zen Practitioner
* From Tathāgata Chán to Patriarch Chán
* The Origin and Influence of Chinese Chan (Zen)
* The Qualities and Aptitude for Zen Practice
* The Proper Attitude for Practicing Zen
* The Motivation for Chan Meditation
* Key to Attaining Samādhi through Recitation of the Diamond Sutra
* All sages and saints are distinguished by the realization of the unconditioned Dharma
* The Style and Characteristics of Chan
* The Five Stages of Inner Journey of a Zen Practitioner