Sunshine Ch'an Temple (A memoir): 49 day Ch'an retreat July 13th August 30th 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

49 day Ch'an retreat July 13th August 30th 2008

Thousands of years ago, the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
He realized that all sentient beings possess inherent Buddha nature with the potential
to achieve ultimate freedom, eternal peace and perfect enlightenment

Ch'an, widely known as Zen in the West, is directly seeing one's true mind, which is the mind of the Buddha.
The object of ch'an training is to realize the mind for the perception of (self-)nature.

At Sunshine Zen Centre, one learns Buddha's teachings, Introduction to Chan Meditation and advanced meditation methods to experience Cha'n. All classes are free of charge and open to public.

Regular Meditation Schedule open to all public
Thursday 7- 9 pm and Sunday's from 9 -12 am

A 49 day Summer Retreat will start on July 13th 2008, under the instruction of Master Chieh Harne aka Master Henry
pre-registration is highly suggested, if you wish to visit for a short time drop ins will be welcome
please phone in advance

The Monastery is located is located near Pender Harbour off Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast of BC.
The Sunshine Coast is accessible from the rest of the Lower Mainland only by boat or airplane. Travellers aboard BC Ferries leave Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver for the 45-minute ride to Langdale on the Sechelt Peninsula. Highway 101 links Langdale with Pender Harbour, approximately 31 miles (50 km) to the northwest.

We are supported by your generous donations.
For registration/inquiries
please contact

Sunshine Zen Centre
11148
Sunshine Coast Highway 101
Canada V0N 1Y2
Tel/Fax:604 883 1167
sunshinezentemple@gmail.com

Come and experience Cha'n with us!

Picture Master Henry at the
Chan Hall on the opening day ceremony for the first 49 day Ch'an Retreat at the Sunshine Ch'an Temple July 13th 2008 Photo Credit Jorge

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HEARTRICH said...: Master Henry appreciates
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Biography

Resident Teacher
Chien Harne a.k.a Master Henry

Dharma Master Henry was born in Taiwan, he followed Buda Shakyamuni, & Bodhidharma's teachings and founded the Sunshine Ch'an Temple on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada.

As a Monk he ordained & trained under the Ch'an Sect with two different Ch'an Dharma Masters in the Lineage of Master Hsu Yun - Empty Cloud.

In 1996 after a short period in Toronto , with the help of others purchased a forested piece of land on the beautiful and peaceful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, he settled by himself with the intention of deepening the practice in solitude, afterwards a plan was conceived to build a Cha'n Temple . Master lived in a small cabin for many years following his meditation practice, and always opened the door to people from all walks of life, countries and was an inspiring Teacher to those who came to learn and practice Ch'an.

For a number of years Master Henry also traveled to Hong Kong and Taiwan to teach Ch'an Budism to Monastics & people . His autenthic & sincere approach to the core of Buddha's teachings & his exceptional personality touched the hearts of many fortunate beings.

Master Henry left his body on February of 2021

Only One Heart

Gaze into the Emptiness, the illusory changings of this world.Enter the Emptiness. Others have. It’s not so hard.Is there any place that’s unreachable when you make the effort?Don’t be left behind because you’ve confused yourself over this.

Here! Let me rap you on the head with my stick!Shut up, foolish face! Stop talking a minute!Don’t be so quick to argue!The mystery is so exquisite! It can’t be discussed!
Yes, I recite the Buddha’s name… or is the Buddha reciting mine?What’s the recitation for anyway?There’s only One Heart and It’s in the Pure Land.The Buddha is my own True Nature.

The Buddha and me! We’re one, not two. So are you!You’re chanting to this? You are this!Come, hold on to this reality! Don’t be swept away into illusion.History is an endless lie.
Let today be the day that the clouds and fog lift.Don’t let a wisp of them remain.Let your body live here, but keep your spirit evanescent.See that when it’s free,It can’t be bogged down into those old familiar truth

Venerable Cha'n Master Hsu Yun

BODHIDHARMA

Bodhidharma is the 28th Patriarch of Buddhism in an uninterrupted line that extends all the way back to the Gautama Buddha himself. Bodhidharma also known as "The Wall-Gazing Brahmin". Bodhidharma is credited as the First Patriarch of Ch'an in China. Bodhidharma transmitted his Mind-Seal of Dharma to China: " When Master is pointing out the Mind directly, you discover your own Original Nature is no different from Buddha's". Bodhidharma's Buddhist Master, Prajnatara, was the 27th Patriarch of Indian Buddhism, taught Bodhidharma for many years, gave him Mind Transmission, made him the 28th Patriarch, and gave him the name Bodhidharma. Following the instruction of his Master to transmit Dharma to China, Bodhidharma traveled east to Southern China in 526 A.D.