Blog In Gratitude and Remembrance: Commemorating Master Sheng Yen’s Birthday Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Yan Qi 01/15/2026 Venerable Sharing Encounter Amid the Cresting Waves: A Cross-Faith Dialogue on Life Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Yan Qi 12/22/2025 Venerable Sharing During regular practice, what kind of meditation mindset should we cultivate, and what kind should we avoid? Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Chang Xiang 11/13/2025 Ask the Venerable How can one keep the habit of sitting meditation when physically exhausted, and even apply it during intensive meditation retreats? Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Chang Xiang 08/24/2025 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? Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Chang Xiang 07/08/2025 Ask the Venerable My reflection on the 5-Day Silent Illumination retreat Reflection Byanonymous 06/18/2025 5-Day Retreat,Rebecca Li,Silent Illumination Simply Stay with the Experience — Reflections on the 5-Day Retreat Reflection ByFengmei L. 06/18/2025 5-Day Retreat,Rebecca Li,Silent Illumination 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 ByVen. Chang Xiang 05/08/2025 Ask the Venerable What should serve as the foundation, the guiding principle, and the ultimate goal of meditation practice? Dharma Talk in English ByVen. Chang Xiang 03/02/2025 Ask the Venerable 1234
