ccce882a-07d1-11ed-87ba-c9de5a43d6bf /publications/.content/item/item_123456789_415.xml Humanistic Features in Contemporary Chan Practices: Using Fo Guang Chan as an Example

From the transmission and lineage of the Chinese Chan School, the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun derives from the Linji School. The “Fo Guang Chan” initiated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, emphasizes equal attention to faith and practice, the development of meditation and wisdom, and the practice of compassion and wisdom. This is evident in its method of teaching, curriculum design, setting, and delivery. It fully integrates with modern society, contemporary knowledge and conditions, and has started a new practice of Chan.