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Summary: Speed up your englightment practice by 10X!
Review: I would give 6 stars, instead of just 5.I just finished reading this book for the 3rd times. It is true: Master Nan's book is definitely not for beginner who knows little or nothing about Zen/Chan and its history. I would recommend readers first to have some basic background understanding of Surangama Sutra, Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra. This book complement my studies of Sutras and my appreciation is beyond words. Thank you Master Nan!
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Summary: A Treasure Trove of Cultivation Teachings
Review: I'll add my praise of Nan Huai-Chin to that of other reviewers. This is a treasure trove of cultivation information. It's full of specific, detailed information about the enlightenment path. I'm not a student of his, but Wow do I wish I was. Finally someone who can explain this most complicated of subjects with depth and clarity. What's more amazing is that if you are an actual cultivator then as your experience grows so does the value of Nan Huai-Chin's books. I'm not kidding, they are so rich with information that you'll exhaust yourself long before you ever begin to exhaust their depths. At one point he said that if you can't find an enlightened teacher than this book, and its companion, will serve as one. This from a man who is not only recognized as an Enlightened Zen Master, but also as an Enlightened Esoteric Buddhist AND Taoist Master. If you're looking for the real dharma, this is it.
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Summary: A Treasure Trove of Cultivation Teachings
Review: If you are like me, that is, trying to make sense of what is means to be enlightened and how to get there (i.e., lost) this book will set you back on course. In a clear (and sometimes thankfully repetitive) prose, Master Nan hands you precise guidelines to continue the quest. I have never read ANYONE who has the depht and clarity of Master Nan's insights into the dharma. His description of the meditative realms (dhyanas) are so clear that you feel you can just walk in there!
Definitely the best book out there - enjoy!
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Summary: Not your ordinary Zen book
Review: This book was written by a person who practices what he said,
and really knows Buddhism. It may be difficult for beginners, so if you are not interested in Buddhism, or if you want some light reading, this is not a book you'll like. But if in-depth introduction is what you expect, than this is a great choice.
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