Spring 2006
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Contents
From the Editor The Four Foundations of Mindfulness(The first of two lectures on the mindfulness practices by Chan Master Sheng Yen)
Hold Steady, Swirling(Poem by Mike Morical)
Hung-chou Chan(An article on the origins of Chan Buddhism’s unique style of practice and discourse by Dale S. Wright)
Retreat Reports(Reports from the retreats at DDRC)
The Past(News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA)
The Future(Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events)
Chan Center Affiliates

Summer 2006
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Contents
From the Editor The Four Foundations of Mindfulness(The second of two lectures on the mindfulness practices by Chan Master Sheng Yen)
quiet (is)(Poem by Adam Pergament)
Life Koans and Retreat Experience(A Dharma talk, in two parts, given at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, NY by Dr. John Crook)
Who Am I?(Report from the 2006 Western Zen Retreat)
The Past(News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA)
The Future(Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events)
Chan Center Affiliates

Autumn 2006
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From the Editor
The Four Steps to Magical Power(The first of two lectures on the third group of practices known together as the Thirty-Seven Aids to Enlightenment, by Chan Master Sheng Yen)
Wind At Rest(Poem by Chang Wen Shi)
Life Koans and Retreat Experience(Part two of a Dharma talk given at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst, NY by Dr. John Crook)
Compassionate Mind, Compassionate World(The 2006 Women Faith Leaders Retreat: Closing Remarks by Chan Master Sheng Yen; Report by Rebecca Li)
The Past(News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA)
The Future(Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events)
Chan Center Affiliates

Winter 2006
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Contents
From the Editor
Dharma of Teachings, Dharma of Mind(The sixth in a series of lectures based on the Platform Sutra by Chan Master Sheng Yen)
In White Winter(Poem by Chang Zhao)
Warnings and Encouragements(A Dharma talk by the Yuan dynasty Chan Master Zhongfeng Mingben, translated by Ocean Cloud)
Dharma Drum for Young People(Reports from the Beginners’ Zen Camp and Retreat) Why Should I Believe You?(Poem by Adam Gregory Pergament)
The Past(News from the Chan Meditation Center and DDMBA)
The Future(Retreats, classes, and other upcoming events)
Chan Center Affiliates