Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Preface IX
4. Abbreviations XV
5. Introduction: The Life and Thought of Chinul 1
6. Encouragement to Practice: The Compact of the Samādhi and Prajñā Community 96
7. Admonitions to Beginning Students 135
8. Secrets on Cultivating the Mind 140
9. Straight Talk on the True Mind 160
10. The Essentials of Pure Land Practice 191
11. The Complete and Sudden Attainment of Buddhahood 198
12. Resolving Doubts About Observing the Hwadu 238
13. Excerpts from theDharma Collection and Special Practice Record with Personal Notes 262
14. Appendix: The Identity of the Dharma Collection and Special Practice Record 375
15. Glossary 385
16. Bibliography 417
17. Character List 439
18. Index 441