When I discover during meditation that I’m not making any progress or seem to be stuck at the same level, should I switch to other methods? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 05/26/2026 | Ask the Venerable When I discover during meditation that I’m not making any progress or seem to be stuck at the same level, should I switch to other methods? Read more
How do we apply the method during outdoor walking meditation? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 03/30/2026 | Ask the Venerable How do we apply the method during outdoor walking meditation? Read more
In Gratitude and Remembrance: Commemorating Master Sheng Yen’s Birthday Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Yan Qi | 01/15/2026 | Venerable Sharing In Gratitude and Remembrance: Commemorating Master Sheng Yen’s Birthday Read more
Encounter Amid the Cresting Waves: A Cross-Faith Dialogue on Life Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Yan Qi | 12/22/2025 | Venerable Sharing Encounter Amid the Cresting Waves: A Cross-Faith Dialogue on Life Read more
During regular practice, what kind of meditation mindset should we cultivate, and what kind should we avoid? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 11/13/2025 | Ask the Venerable During regular practice, what kind of meditation mindset should we cultivate, and what kind should we avoid? Read more
How can one keep the habit of sitting meditation when physically exhausted, and even apply it during intensive meditation retreats? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 08/24/2025 | Ask the Venerable How can one keep the habit of sitting meditation when physically exhausted, and even apply it during intensive meditation retreats? Read more
What are the main differences and connections between group practice and individual practice, and how essential is each in terms of practice? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 07/08/2025 | Ask the Venerable What are the main differences and connections between group practice and individual practice, and how essential is each in terms of practice? Read more
When meditating, one might face challenges such as drowsiness, absence of awareness, boredom due to repetitive use of method, and distraction. How should we examine and improve these meditation states? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 05/08/2025 | Ask the Venerable When meditating, one might face challenges such as drowsiness, absence of awareness, boredom due to repetitive use of method, and distraction. How should we examine and improve these meditation states? Read more
What should serve as the foundation, the guiding principle, and the ultimate goal of meditation practice? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 03/02/2025 | Ask the Venerable What should serve as the foundation, the guiding principle, and the ultimate goal of meditation practice? Read more
What are the characteristics and effects of straying into a “mechanical” state when using the methods of chanting Buddha’s name and counting breaths? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 01/18/2025 | Ask the Venerable What are the characteristics and effects of straying into a “mechanical” state when using the methods of chanting Buddha’s name and counting breaths? Read more
