Half Day Retreats
January 5, 2024Heart Sutra Discussion Group
January 6, 2024
Talk 1
Join us for a discussion moderated by Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler of the San Francisco Zen Center, featuring special guest Guo Gu, founder of the Tallahassee Chan Center. Having immersed himself in the teachings of the late Master Sheng Yen for over three decades, Guo Gu brings a pragmatic understanding of Silent Illumination (mozhao chan) to the table, while Jiryu offers insights from the Soto Zen tradition.
Register here: https://www.sfzc.org/calendar/events/online/silent-illumination-shikantaza-deep-dive-chan-and-zen-practices-online-120
Talk 2
During this interactive talk, Guo Gu will explore various expedient means to incorporate Silent Illumination into their existing seated meditation practice and discover how to integrate the essence of Silent Illumination into their daily lives. Guo Gu will draw inspiration from the writings of Chan master Hongzhi Zhengjue (1091–1157), whose seminal texts provide profound insights into the practice.
Register here: https://www.sfzc.org/calendar/events/online/silent-illumination-exploring-teachings-chan-master-hongzhi-guo-gu-online