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Topic: Focusing the mind on the “critical phrase”
“Hua’Tou” (“critical phrase”) was originally developed by Dahui Zonggao (1089-1163) as a non discursive, concentration method. It influenced Korean Kanghwa Seon (Zen) and the development of the Gongan (Koan), in Song Dynasty China. Chi Kwang will discuss Dahui’s intent, the development of Gongan method and of the practice of Hau’Tou.
Chi Kwang Sunim, an a Australian born Korean Zen Buddhist nun, began with Therevada Buddhism in the early ’70′s. She then ordained and trained 19 years in South Korean Zen (Seon) monasteries, then came to Victoria in 1998 and founded the Seon Centre.
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Place: Melbourne Zen Group dojo, CERES, East Brunswick (venue details).
Date: Saturday, 25 May 2013.
Time: Zazenkai takes place from 9am to 1pm.
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If you are unable to attend all of zazenkai, you are welcome to attend the talk only. The talk commences at 12pm. Please arrive before the talk commences, wait for the previous sitting round to end, and then enter the dojo quietly and respectfully.
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