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Audio book of Tea Words, an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.
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Thinking without Purpose - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Chan AudiobooksNov 18, 2021

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Life in a Chan Monastery - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Life in a Chan Monastery - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Life in a Chan Monastery] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Mar 21, 202419:58
The Spirit of Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

The Spirit of Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[The Spirit of Chan] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Mar 07, 202410:35
Dreaming Asleep and Awake - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Dreaming Asleep and Awake - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Dreaming Asleep and Awake] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Feb 22, 202408:54
Chan: a Gateway to Wisdom - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Chan: a Gateway to Wisdom - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Chan: a Gateway to Wisdom] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jan 27, 202408:14
Buddhadharma in the Modern World - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Buddhadharma in the Modern World - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Buddhadharma in the Modern World] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jan 11, 202424:57
The Chan View of Life - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

The Chan View of Life - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[The Chan View of Life] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Oct 13, 202229:09
Chan and Enlightenment - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Chan and Enlightenment - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Chan and Enlightenment] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Sep 29, 202221:45
Egoism and Altruism - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Egoism and Altruism - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Egoism and Altruism] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Aug 18, 202219:38
Why I am a Chan Monk - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Why I am a Chan Monk - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Why I am a Chan Monk] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Aug 04, 202220:27
Transforming Suffering - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Transforming Suffering - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Transforming Suffering] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jul 21, 202211:23
Human Consciousness in the Chan Perspective - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

Human Consciousness in the Chan Perspective - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. Two)

[Human Consciousness in the Chan Perspective] From Tea Words Vol. Two

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jul 07, 202217:22
Chan and Daily Life - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Chan and Daily Life - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Chan and Daily Life] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jun 02, 202220:15
Pilgrimage to India - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Pilgrimage to India - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Pilgrimage to India] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

May 20, 202218:35
Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America Part Two - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America Part Two - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America Part Two] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

May 05, 202210:15
Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America: Part One - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America: Part One - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Chan Buddhism and its Relevance in North America: Part One] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Apr 07, 202218:50
Buddhism and Fate - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Buddhism and Fate - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Buddhism and Fate] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Mar 25, 202218:38
Creations of the Mind - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Creations of the Mind - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Creations of the Mind] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Feb 24, 202208:47
Change and Changelessness- by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Change and Changelessness- by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Change and Changelessness] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Feb 10, 202209:52
Ten Thousand and One - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Ten Thousand and One - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Ten Thousand and One] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jan 27, 202209:34
Light and Quakes - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Light and Quakes - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Light and Quakes] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jan 13, 202211:57
Four Views of Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Four Views of Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Four Views of Chan] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Dec 30, 202122:26
Is Buddhism Theistic? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Is Buddhism Theistic? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Is Buddhism Theistic?] - From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Dec 16, 202109:54
No Anger or Love between Master and Disciple - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

No Anger or Love between Master and Disciple - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[No Anger or Love between Master and Disciple] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Dec 02, 202109:23
Thinking without Purpose - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Thinking without Purpose - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Thinking without Purpose] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Nov 18, 202109:22
Samsara and Nirvana - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Samsara and Nirvana - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Samsara and Nirvana] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Nov 04, 202110:08
Buddha-Nature, Sentient Beings, and Ignorance - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Buddha-Nature, Sentient Beings, and Ignorance - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Buddha-Nature, Sentient Beings, and Ignorance] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Oct 21, 202109:19
The Four Marks of Self - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

The Four Marks of Self - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[The Four Marks of Self] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Oct 07, 202109:55
Compassionate Contemplation - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Compassionate Contemplation - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Compassionate Contemplation ] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Sep 23, 202105:19
Chan, Meditation, and Mysticism - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Chan, Meditation, and Mysticism - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Chan, Meditation, and Mysticism] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Sep 10, 202110:07
Practice is like Tuning a Harp - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Practice is like Tuning a Harp - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Letting Go] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Aug 26, 202108:22
Letting Go - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Letting Go - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Letting Go] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Aug 13, 202107:06
Cultivating Your Own Field - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Cultivating Your Own Field - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Cultivating Your Own Field] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jul 29, 202107:01
The Other Side - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

The Other Side - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[The Other Side ] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jul 16, 202108:57
Bitter Practice - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

Bitter Practice - by Chan Master Sheng Yen (From Tea Words Vol. One)

[Bitter Practice] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jul 01, 202106:34
Tea Words Vol. One: Emptiness and Existence - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Emptiness and Existence - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Emptiness and Existence] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jun 17, 202105:41
Tea Words Vol. One: Where is my Master? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Where is my Master? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Where is my Master?] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jun 04, 202106:56
Tea Words Vol. One: Strictness and Laxity - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Strictness and Laxity - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Strictness and Laxity] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

May 21, 202107:32
Tea Words Vol. One: Right Attitudes as an Aid to Practice - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Right Attitudes as an Aid to Practice - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Right Attitudes as an Aid to Practice] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

May 06, 202106:58
Tea Words Vol. One: Opening up to Nature - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Opening up to Nature - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Opening up to Nature] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Apr 22, 202105:48
Tea Words Vol. One: Is Practice Necessary? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Is Practice Necessary? - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Is Practice Necessary?] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Apr 08, 202108:49
Tea Words Vol. One: How to Practice Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: How to Practice Chan - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[How to Practice Chan] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Mar 26, 202107:29
Tea Words Vol. One: Emptiness and Loneliness - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Emptiness and Loneliness - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Emptiness and Loneliness] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Mar 12, 202107:45
Tea Words Vol. One: Tea Words - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Tea Words - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Tea Words] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Feb 25, 202106:36
Tea Words Vol. One: The Problem of Death - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: The Problem of Death - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[The Problem of Death] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Feb 11, 202105:31
Tea Words Vol. One: Shakyamuni’s Great Vow - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Shakyamuni’s Great Vow - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Shakyamuni’s Great Vow] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.

Jan 28, 202103:53
Tea Words Vol. One: Parting Words - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

Tea Words Vol. One: Parting Words - by Chan Master Sheng Yen

[Parting Words] From Tea Words Vol. One

By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Yingshyan Ku

Tea Words is an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen’s early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly.


Jan 15, 202104:00