Chung Tai has translated and published a collection of Dharma teachings by the Founding Abbot Venerable Weichueh in English. Through this effort, we hope to spread the wise teachings and exemplary guidance of the Grand Master across the globe to benefit all sentient beings.
In October 2024, during a tour of the United States to deliver Dharma lectures, Venerable Master Jianying introduced the practitioners to the significance of the following three books: 1) Effortless Composure in the Changing World teaches us how to apply Buddhist principles in everyday life to tackle life’s challenges; 2) The Mind Seal of Prajna Wisdom guides us to act in accord with the pure mind, the essence of Chan. The first two books encapsulate the Grand Master’s key teaching on how to embody the Chan-mind with bodhisattva practice; and 3) Bodhisattva in a Yellow Robe details the Grand Master’s life journey, showing us an exemplary model of what it means to be a true bodhisattva with a Chan-mind.
The Mind Seal of Prajna Wisdom is a comprehensive compilation of teachings by Grand Master Weichueh on The Diamond Sutra, encapsulating his profound insights into the wisdom of Buddhism. This collection of Dharma talks and practical guidance is crafted to inspire readers to weave Buddhist principles into daily life. Through his sincere counsel and tireless encouragement, the Grand Master leads practitioners to awaken the pure, unchanging nature of the mind, enabling them to face worldly challenges with deep wisdom and clarity.
Effortless Composure in the Changing World compiles Grand Master Weichueh’s television interviews, presenting his Buddhist insights into overcoming daily life challenges. With vivid stories, historical anecdotes, and simple explanations, the Grand Master illustrates how to cultivate inner peace within a changing world. Readers will learn to manifest a pure mind in all aspects of life—whether in action or stillness—discovering an effortless composure that remains unshaken by life’s fluctuations.
Bodhisattva in a Yellow Robe captures the remarkable life of Grand Master Weichueh, chronicling his journey from a solitary hermit to the founder of the international Buddhist community, Chung Tai Chan Monastery. This book recounts his transformative teachings and interactions with disciples, reflecting his boundless compassion and wisdom. The Grand Master not only inspired countless practitioners but also left a compassionate legacy, lighting the path of enlightenment for all beings and becoming a beacon for those seeking the bodhi path.