The Chan Handbook II: Insights

by Master YongHua

The Chan Handbook: Insights is a must-read reference book on the principles and techniques of Chan Buddhist Meditation. In this book, Chan Master YongHua reveals the extraordinary method of Chan Meditation, from basic stretches and sitting postures, to the fundamental principles of Buddhism. As a Buddhist monk who has practiced the rigorous techniques of Chan for 20 years, Master YongHua presents these ancient skills to the West, in an easy-to-follow format. The Chan Handbook is accessible to the casual reader, and yet it also contains practical and concrete instructions that will be of great value to the advanced practitioner. In addition, all people, regardless of their religious affiliation, can achieve personal benefit from Chan Meditation. Thus The Chan Handbook makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in meditation. Chan is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that has been passed down directly from the Buddha through his lineage of Patriarchs to the present. The power of Chan Meditation has been taught to seekers of enlightenment in Asia for thousands of years. “Meditation is a powerful technique for restoring your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. Ultimately, meditation will help you unfold your inherent wisdom, enabling you to end suffering and attain enlightenment. And on a more basic level, you will develop greater focus and concentration, which will have an immediate and practical application to your life.” - Chan Master YongHua

187 pages, Paperback

Published February 26, 2023

Reviews

[Ignacio Guerra · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best book for practical meditation advice

This book has everything you need to start meditating. It shows the posture, the technique, what to think. It also shows practical stories, examples, common problems that we can find while meditating.

I completely recommend this book!