20/05/2026
上周末五月16-17，祖師禪林舉辦的中英雙語二日禪，在大眾共同投入與護持下圓滿落幕。兩天課程以祖師禪「核心四法」為主軸，引導學員在生活與修行之間，重新回到當下，感受身心的安定與清明。
本次課程分為兩日修習：第一天為「持念摩訶般若波羅蜜」與「般若智慧觀照」，第二天則為「參禪」與「相應清淨心」。從收攝身心，到如實觀照，再進入疑情的提起與清淨心的體會。
第一天，學員在持念「摩訶般若波羅蜜」的聲音中，慢慢安定散亂的心念。隨後透過「般若智慧觀照」的練習，走到戶外，在自然與行走之間，學習不介入、不評判，只是單純覺察呼吸、念頭與情緒的變化。
第二天則展開「參禪」的修習。學員輕輕提起「是什麼？」、「是誰？」的疑情，回過頭來照見自己的心，截斷慣性的思維流動。接著，Jason老師帶領大眾體會「相應清淨心」，理解清淨心並非修來，而是本自具足。透過「過而不留，無所住」的練習，讓每個念頭與感受自然來去，不執取、不抗拒。
除了禪修課程，兩天的生活行持同樣是重要的修行。從坐禪、用齋到出坡作務，大眾在每一個細微動作中練習專注與覺察，感受生活本身就是禪。
最後Jason老師提醒大家，祖師禪不只在禪堂裡，更在日常生活之中。願每位學員都能將這份安定與清明帶回生活，在每一個當下，繼續練習自在做主。
未來活動預告
今年將舉辦一系列的中英文「禪一」、「禪二」、「禪七」活動，分別在7/14-20、9/26及10/25、11/14-20舉行，非常適合想更深入學習佛法與禪法的朋友。詳細資訊請洽禪林群組以及官網，歡迎大家持續參與，一同在禪的實踐中成長。
Last weekend, May 16–17, Chan Grove’s bilingual Chinese-English Two-Day Chan Retreat concluded successfully through the wholehearted participation of practitioners and the dedicated support of volunteers. Centered on the “Four Core Methods” of Patriarch Chan, the retreat guided participants to return to the present moment and experience inner stability and clarity within daily life and practice.
The retreat was structured over two days. The first day focused on reciting “Mahā Prajñā Pāramitā” and “Wisdom Contemplation,” while the second day explored “Investigating Chan” and “Aligning with the Pure Mind.” From gathering and settling the mind, to direct contemplation, to raising the sense of inquiry and realizing the inherently pure mind, the practice unfolded naturally and progressively.
On the first day, participants calmed scattered thoughts through the steady recitation of “Mahā Prajñā Pāramitā.” This was followed by the practice of “Prajñā Wisdom Contemplation,” where participants walked outdoors in silence, learning not to interfere, judge, or analyze, but simply to observe the arising and passing of breath, thoughts, and emotions with awareness.
On the second day, the retreat moved into the practice of “Investigating Chan.” Participants gently raised the inquiry, “What is this?” or “Who is it?”, turning the light inward to illuminate the mind and cut through habitual patterns of thinking.
Jason then guided the practice of “Aligning with the Pure Mind,” emphasizing that the pure mind is not something attained through cultivation, but is originally complete. Through the practice of “letting experiences pass without attachment and abiding nowhere,” participants learned to allow thoughts and sensations to arise and dissolve naturally, without grasping or resistance.
Beyond formal meditation sessions, daily activities throughout the retreat were also part of the practice. From sitting meditation and mindful meals to working meditation, participants cultivated awareness and attentiveness in every small action, experiencing that Chan is inseparable from daily life itself.
In the closing session, Jason reminded everyone that Patriarch Chan does not end in the Chan hall, but continues within everyday life. May each participant bring this sense of stability and clarity back into daily living, and continue practicing the freedom to be fully present and self-aware in every moment.
Upcoming Retreats
A series of bilingual Chan retreats, including Chan One, Chan Two, and Chan Seven programs, will be held throughout the year on July 14–20, September 26, October 25, and November 14–20. These retreats are especially suitable for those who wish to deepen their study and practice of the Dharma and Chan. For more details, please refer to the Chan Grove group and official website. We warmly welcome everyone to continue walking the path of Chan together.
