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Just a quick question ... I finished reading The Complete Book of Shaolin yesterday, which was (as always) a fascinating read. Towards the end, Sifu mentions his book "The Wisdom of the Heart Sutra". Does anyone know if this has been published, as I can't find a reference to it anywhere else. I've read several other books (i.e. by other authors) on Buddhism as well as The Complete Book of Zen and Sukhavati, and can honestly say that I find Sifu's are the clearest to understand. So, I'd love to find a copy of the aforementioned if it is in print.
I know that Sifu has written a book on the Heart Sutra, but sadly, it has not been published. I'm sure that, when Sifu finds a way to publish his book, you will hear all about it on this forum and his website.
In the meantime, in addition to Sifu's wonderful books, I would recommend the following books on the Heart Sutra:
"There Is No Suffering: A Commentary on the Heart Sutra" by Master Sheng Yen
"The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra"
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Both books offer slightly different perspectives (one is Chan, one is Theravada), but I think both have something to offer. Happy reading.
Thank you for your swift reply. I guessed Sifu's book was not in print, but shall look forward to reading it in due course In the meantime, I shall certainly pursue your recommendations.
The lyrics is in Chinese; I wonder whether they are the 260 words of the Sutra?
At the end, there is the unmistakable chant of
'Gaté Gaté Paragaté Parasamgaté
Bodhi Svaha!'
Joko
开心 好运气 kai xin... .......hao yunqi... - Sifu's speech, April 2005
open heart... good chi flow... good luck ...
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Have we not opened up thy heart ...? (The Reading, 94:1)
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Be joyful, ..and share your joy with others -(Anand Krishna)
I did not realize that Anita Mui has passed away.
She has made great contribution by singing the Heart Sutra.
My pray for her.
Joko
开心 好运气 kai xin... .......hao yunqi... - Sifu's speech, April 2005
open heart... good chi flow... good luck ...
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Have we not opened up thy heart ...? (The Reading, 94:1)
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Be joyful, ..and share your joy with others -(Anand Krishna)
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Anita passes away a few years ago at a relatively young age, due to cancer.
On another subject relating to the Heart Sutra:
Brother George (Shaolin Wahnam England) visited Wei Joo and me in Kuala Lumpur. Last Tuesday, I took them to visit the Dong Zen Monastery (run by Fo Guang Shan), just outside Kuala Lumpur. As we were wondering around the huge Buddhist complex, we walked into a hall with a Reclining Buddha. The signboard outside gave me the impression that it was some sort of chinese calligraphy musuem.
A nun came to invite all 3 of us in. When we went in, we were surprised that the nun actually invited us to copy the Heart Sutra in chinese characters using Chinese black ink! (You can imagine, George, who is illiterate in Chinese, writing Chinese characters). The nun showed us to the front rows of neatly arranged desks (looked like a classroom/exam hall). On each table was a Chinese brush and a piece of paper with pre-printed Heart Sutra with Chinese characters in soft shades. All we had to do was to "fill up" (more like 'trace' the writings) these shades with black ink from the chinese brush.
We were guided to say some opening prayers, have a one pointed mind before we started writing (tracing). And when we finished, we were guided to transfer the merits accumulated for writing the entire Sutra.
I hope George can take a photo of his marvellously written piece and share with everyone in this forum. He made good effort, written the Sutra beautifully - in fact, better than my own writing.
Thanks for the link. I have downloaded all. Now, I can listen to them, in various styles.
And indeed, what a beutiful experience it was, that you had with brothers WeiJoo and George!
Namo Guan Shih Yin Pousha,
Joko
开心 好运气 kai xin... .......hao yunqi... - Sifu's speech, April 2005
open heart... good chi flow... good luck ...
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Have we not opened up thy heart ...? (The Reading, 94:1)
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Be joyful, ..and share your joy with others -(Anand Krishna)
I have read and found this commentary of heart sutra so captivating and i hope that you will also enjoy this as much as i do.....
Please go into "www.dharmaweb.org" and point select "articles" on top-left side of your display. After that select "mahayana" category and then a list is displayed. Choose "prajna paramita". A very long article, best to print a copy for reference.
If you would like to see some photos of the Dong Zen (West Chan) Monastery that George and I visited during the recent Chinese New Year, please visit the following:
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