感謝 Greetings, friends of NanZen!

大家好！

 

自從停筆後接到很多關心，我很好啊😆

 

網路的讀者可能不知道，我個人事情非常的多，

包括南禪精舍自己的居士很多事要處理，去竹科後更多。

我的工作量是超乎大家想像的！

 

但主要還是一個原則，已經寫清楚的佛法再多寫事實上是畫蛇添足的，

 

帶著佛法地圖去佛法裡面登山才對。

 

感謝🙏讀者滿滿的關心❤️

 

最近接觸老年失智症的問題較多，還理不出頭緒寫出來，

等我有靈感再寫出來，

分享與感謝讀者。

 

半寄

 

Greetings, friends of NanZen!

 

After I stopped writing, I’ve received a lot of concern from many people. I’m doing very well!

 

Readers on the internet might not realize how busy I actually am. I have to deal with many things for the lay members at NanZen Vihara, and even more since I started going to the Science Park. My workload is beyond what most people can imagine!

 

But my main principle remains the same — writing more about what has already been clearly explained in the Dharma would be redundant.                      

One should take the map of the Dharma and explore the mountain of wisdom personally. Thank you so much for all your care and concern.

 

Lately, I’ve been dealing with issues related to dementia among the elderly. I haven’t figured out how to write about it yet, but I’ll share it when I get some inspiration. Thanks again to all my readers!

Master Banji  

（今天新加坡、香港也放假嗎？哈哈😄）

中秋節快樂Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

中秋節🥮快樂

 

由於新加坡、香港的點閱，帶動華人地區點閱率的大躍進，

早上醒來看到數字有一點嚇到，

也不知該說什麼！

 

早期我說的佛法都沒有人聽得懂，

直到今天這麼多的點閱率讓我心衷動盪，

如果這些屬於我自己要用的佛法探討，能夠為佛法的釐清做了幫助，

那真的是我對佛法的感激，

也達到一定的回饋程度，

謝謝大家！

 

趁著中秋節佛教的十五功德迴向日

一併㊗️福、感謝這陣子來曾經幫過我的大德們，

㊗️願大家福慧增長！

 

半寄

（台灣屏東大武山區清晨）

 

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 🥮

 

Thanks to the readership from Singapore and Hong Kong, there has been a remarkable surge in views across the Chinese-speaking regions.

When I woke up this morning and saw the numbers, I was truly surprised—and at a loss for words.

 

In the early days, few could understand the Dharma I tried to share.

Today, witnessing such a response stirs both awe and humility within me.

If the Dharma reflections I originally pursued for my own understanding

have contributed in any way to clarifying the teachings,

then it is my deepest expression of gratitude to the Dharma—

a humble return of what I have received from the Dharma.

Thank you all.

 

On this Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also the Buddhist day of merit dedication on the 15th of each lunar month,

I would like to extend blessings and heartfelt thanks

to all the laymen who have supported me along the way.

May you all grow in wisdom and merit.

 

In sincerity,

 

Master Banji

 

(Dawn in the Dawu Mountain region, Pingtung, Taiwan)

 

 

 

中秋節🥮快樂

哇！

這新加坡、香港的讀者ㄧ回應，便快馬加鞭的點閱，
早知道，我就早一點回應，哈哈😄
墨西哥讀者應該是台商吧！

㊗️福南禪讀者，中秋假期🥮愉快！

台灣花蓮水災人家，及早復甦。

半寄

（部落格7天內的記錄）

無我No-Self (Anatta

無我

 

最近討論過的重點：

通過因緣法論述的「無我」是大家可以接受的，

但我們都是在自我（有我）的感官認知裡面，

 

從「自我」的認知裡面去練習，「無我」的熟悉與接受，

 

而不是急著就認為自己已經可以「無我」，而不屑講「有我」，

 

你把「有我」直接弄掉，不是等於把自己弄死嗎？

還是要讓大腦窒息，才認爲自己在修行「無我」，

 

運用及通過有我，練習「無我」的接受。

 

提供參考。

 

半寄

 

No-Self (Anatta)

 

Here’s something we talked about recently.

The concept of anatta (no-self), as explained through the principle of dependent origination, is generally well-accepted.

However, we all still function within a sensory perception shaped by the sense of self (atta).

 

It is through this self-based perception that we must practice becoming familiar with and accepting the idea of no-self.

Rather than rushing to believe that we’ve already achieved a state of no-self—and looking down on any mention of the self—

If you simply try to eliminate the self, isn’t that like trying to erase your very existence?

Or do we have to suffocate the brain just to convince ourselves we're on the path of no-self?

 

Instead, let us use the sense of self as a means to gradually cultivate the understanding and acceptance of no-self.

 

Shared for your reflection.

 

Master Banji

 

 

致英文讀者Dear Readers from the U.S. and Europe,

致英文讀者

 

我們的美國、德國讀者很有趣，

看我跟新加坡、香港回應，

前天，馬上從匿名者按一下出現，讓我知道他們的存在！

 

👋您們好！

我知道美國跟歐洲讀者也常在南禪的部落格，

㊗️福慧學增長。

 

（7天內的記錄）

 

Dear Readers from the U.S. and Europe,

 

Our readers from the United States and Germany truly caught my attention!

After I shared a message for our Singaporean and Hong Kong readers,

just two days ago, someone from your region made a quiet, anonymous click—letting me know you’re present and reading too.

 

👋 A warm hello to you!

I’m aware that many of you from the U.S. and Europe visit the NanZen blog regularly.

 

May your journey in Dharma bring ever-growing wisdom and insight.

有位瑞士的讀者看到那一天我寫「轉變，」

表明我能寫出的佛法已經完成，

不寫了。

 

直到今天還喊著Open the door。

 

我寫很多佛法文章，

麻煩往前面的文章看一下，

 

 

因為瑞士讀者最近才出現對我還不熟悉。

 

如果有佛法問題的話請寫信給我，

一定回答，

 

半寄

 

masterjg05@yahoo.com.tw

 

A reader from Switzerland saw my post titled "Transition" in which I stated that I had completed all the Buddhist teachings I had to share and that I would no longer be writing. 

 

Despite this, the reader continues to call out, “Open the door.”

 

I have written extensively about Buddhism. I kindly suggest going through my earlier writings for better context.

 

This reader is new and not yet familiar with my previous work.

 

If you have any questions about Buddhism, feel free to email me. I will definitely reply.

 

Sincerely,

 

Master Banji

 

My email: masterjg05@yahoo.com.tw

 

(This is based on the past 7 days of records.)

致新加坡及香港讀者Dear Readers in Singapore and Hong Kong,

致新加坡及香港讀者

 

我們南禪基金會的部落格天天有新加坡跟香港的讀者在點閱，

 

我個人對新加坡跟香港的讀者印象極為深刻，

 

因為這種情形已經維持一大段時間了！

 

您們想說我也應該跟您們回應一下，跟大家問好！🙏

 

搞不好有緣還會開讀書會喔！哈哈😄

㊗️福南禪讀者，佛法體悟豐碩。

 

半寄

 

Dear Readers in Singapore and Hong Kong,

 

Every day, our NanZen Foundation blog receives visits from readers in both Singapore and Hong Kong.

 

I hold a particularly strong impression of our readers from these regions, as this pattern has remained steady for quite some time.

 

I thought it’s time I responded and sent my greetings to all of you! 🙏

 

Who knows—perhaps we’ll even have a chance to hold a study group someday! Haha 😄

 

Wishing all NanZen readers abundant insight in the Dharma.

 

Master Banji

竹科3 Hsinchu Science Park - Reflections and a Possible Restart 3

竹科3

 

大家好！

 

竹科社團的課今天敲定，我們竹科社團也是優質的，

大家的用功我都看到了感謝大家！

 

感謝純德社長的努力，也感謝我自己寫的佛法發揮效應。

 

社團以外，配合純德的退休準備，北部讀書會至多只能再一個聚會，

 

很多問題面對面談起來就是不一樣，

有社團學員說：

他期待再見到我已經很久了！

 

一個社團既然人員沒有減少，

那就代表這個社團有它的價值，

蘊育一段時間以後，你走過去把一些觀念深入，

好像整個理念就被抬上來，

尤其面對理工的學員，佛法可以深入講很多，

 

整個過程暢快淋漓，

這也是人生一大樂事。

 

今天感動滿滿，🙏

半寄

 

Hsinchu Science Park - Reflections and a Possible Restart 3

 

Greetings, friends of NanZen!

 

Today we confirmed the schedule for our Hsinchu Science Park study club. I’m proud of the quality of our group and grateful for everyone’s hard work—thank you!

 

Special thanks to President Chunde for his dedication, and I also appreciate the positive impact of the Dharma teachings I’ve shared.

 

As President Chunde prepares for retirement, we will likely add one more study club at most in Northern Taiwan.

 

Discussing matters face-to-face often leads to deeper understanding. One participant told me, “I’ve been waiting a long time to see you again.”

 

The fact that our club membership remains steady proves the value of this club. After spending time contamplating and reinforcing key ideas, our members start to build a clearer concept.

 

Discussing with members from technical fields allows for deeper exploration of Buddhist concepts, making the experience all the more fulfilling.

 

The whole process was invigorating—truly a joy in life.

 

It was incredibly moving today. 🙏

 

Master Banji

 

 

 

 

 

 

轉變Transition

轉變

 

大家好！

 

10月起

我們台南讀書會的《解讀龍樹菩薩27道題》由於大觀念已經講完，

如果讀書會學員沒有進一步的閱讀進展，

我們《中觀論》就先暫停，

台南讀書會改讀《雜阿含經》，

謝謝🙏純德社長的研讀資料。

 

南禪讀書會及我個人的寫作進行好幾年了，

原則上，最近告一個段落的佛法文章，及讀書會錄音檔，

 

個人覺得自己的研讀精銳已盡出，沒必要不再寫出。

 

已經對外開放的錄音檔及文章歡迎點閱思考。

 

其他就是讀書會現場的討論，歡迎大家！

（錄音檔亦暫停錄音）

 

半寄

 

Transition

 

Greetings, friends of NanZen!

 

Beginning in October, our Study Club in Tainanwill pause the reading of “Nagarjuna’s Middle Way: Mulamadhyamakakarika, Śūnyatā ”. Since we’ve already covered the core concepts, and unless there is further reading progress from members, we will also pause our study of the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā.

 

Moving forward, the group will shift focus to reading the Saṃyuktāgama Sūtra.

Special thanks to President Chunde for preparing the study materials 🙏.

 

The NanZen Study Club and my personal writing projects have been ongoing for several years. Recently, I feel they’ve come to a natural pause. I believe I’ve already shared the essence of my understanding of the Dharma, and there’s no need to keep writing more.

 

Previously released recordings and articles are still available for your reflection.

 

You are most welcome to join the discussions at our live study sessions!

 

Master Banji