Name: Achieving the Breakthrough of Enlightenment: The Theory and Practice of Chan Enlightenment
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Author: Chiang, Victor ; Qiang, Master Q.
ISBN: 9781515207924

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Achieving the Breakthrough of Enlightenment: The Theory and Practice of Chan Enlightenment

Type

Physical Book

Author

Victor Chiang

Master Q. Qiang

Publisher

Createspace

Pages

178

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 17.8 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781515207924

Synopsis "Achieving the Breakthrough of Enlightenment: The Theory and Practice of Chan Enlightenment"

The phenomena, stages of breakthrough or enlightenment have always been myth from ancient times. From Chinese Chan Masters' stories of breakthrough, we are unable to establish a standard to determine if a practitioner has archived enlightenment. Master Q classified breakthroughs into three different levels. The first level is a small breakthrough in which the practitioner only breaks the concentrated point of HuaTou. In the Second level, the practitioner experiences a short period of emptiness in addition to the first level. In the third level, practitioner's self and surrounding environment suddenly disappear and the practitioner enters the absolute emptiness. All three levels were created by practitioner's own energy and Master's Beating & Shouting. The level of breakthrough depends on practitioner's holding power and the meaning of HuaTou. This book establishes Master Q's definition and interpretation of breakthrough. Master Q's students' personal experiences of the breakthrough are also included.