Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening (Gu Guo)(Paperback)

A comprehensive guide to the meditative practice of Silent Illumination--a natural awakening accessible to everyone, right here and now.

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. By working toward the breadth, depth, and perfection of Silent Illumination meditation you can find your own awakening.

In Silent Illumination, distinguished Chan Buddhist teacher Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions. To help establish a foundation for realizing Silent Illumination, twenty-five teachings from the well-known Silent Illumination master, Hongzhi, have been translated into English. A series of commentary follows each teaching to further explain and clarify pre-