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
What clues and phenomena can help us recognize that we are in a tense state during seated meditation? How can we improve this? Is it a correct mindset to wait for internal and external conditions to be perfect before starting to practice, study Buddhism, or meditate? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 12/11/2024 | Ask the Venerable What clues and phenomena can help us recognize that we are in a tense state during seated meditation? How can we improve this? Is it a correct mindset to wait for internal and external conditions to be perfect before starting to practice, study Buddhism, or meditate? Read more
During seated meditation, how can we use the method in a relaxing way while being fully aware of it? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 10/02/2024 | Ask the Venerable During seated meditation, how can we use the method in a relaxing way while being fully aware of it? Read more
What are the main differences and similarities between the different categories of precepts, from upholding the “Five Precepts” when taking refuge in the Three Jewels to the “Bodhisattva Precepts” which are the cradle of Buddhas of past, present, and future? Which perspective of the precepts should we adopt to view seated meditation? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 09/06/2024 | Ask the Venerable What are the main differences and similarities between the different categories of precepts, from upholding the “Five Precepts” when taking refuge in the Three Jewels to the “Bodhisattva Precepts” which are the cradle of Buddhas of past, present, and future? Which perspective of the precepts should we adopt to view seated meditation? Read more
Are there any shortcuts or concepts that can help us address leg pain during meditation? Dharma Talk in English | By Ven. Chang Xiang | 07/08/2024 | Ask the Venerable Are there any shortcuts or concepts that can help us address leg pain during meditation? Read more
