Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

In this, the guru must use a method of realization and
the disciple must receive that realization with his own
realization. This differs from the Great Perfection where
there is still some theory; in this Chan, an action, a song,
or just silence—such methods may be used to actualize
the realization immediately. These methods are only
found in the Chan of Offspring. Some masters have
used beating, harsh words or other seemingly brutal
methods—anything to make the disciple realize.
However, it is most essential to understand that it is
only because the master is already accomplished in
Chan that he is able to make his disciple attain
realization.
In books on Chan there are many secret examples
related and these are very hard to comprehend. Indeed
one must have the same degree of realizational insight
or one cannot understand them. This highest samadhi
was available to those who practiced the Chan
disciplines in China during the Tang Dynasty.
"After this," said Mr. Chen sadly, "I fear that it is
only a matter of people deceiving themselves."
A. Daily Life Practice
What, for instance, does the Soto Zen of daily life mean?
I am acquainted with the recorded lives of some of the
Soto patriarchs and know that even they could not
practice it in their everyday lives. Because: Practice of
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