In Spring 1929, we cheered our Master’s coming into life. In Spring 1982, we celebrated the glory of our Master’s Recognition of the Path. In Winter 2019, he left us... But with those, this morning, under warm sunlight, while relishing the spring flowers, how come it seems someone’s eyes are full in tear.

Research works from Dr. Michael Erb on the mapping of the brain of Master Reverend Thích Thông Triệt Những đo đạc sau cùng của Thiền sư Thích Thông Triệt đã được thực hiện vào ngày 8 và 9 tháng 6 năm 2013. Tôi tường trình ở đây một số kết quả từ những thực nghiệm này kết hợp với kỹ thuật chụp ảnh chức năng cộng hưởng từ (f-MRI) và điện não đồ (EEG, 256 channels).

A lit incense stick in honor of Thầy. Minh Tuyền

My young friends once told me heartfeltly: “Lady Master, before your retirement, please standardize the method from its beginning to its end so we can easily follow it.” To be frank, there is not a distinct road. The spiritual cultivation is just how to see your mind. We ourselves are in our own mind. Is there any other way? Launching our mind beyond our physical body to look for something outside is to get lost.

84 K Dharma approaches mean there is none of them. How come? Any way is the entrance to the house that has been there and for each of us. We are inside our home and always at home. But we do not trust this truth. Then, we manage to look for this and that everywhere. Do live ingenuously, and very naturally. Do not add anything. With that, we are at home and inside our house.

When it's winter, I miss you. Even though You have disappeared in the clouds. The full moon here and there is still bright. Missing Teacher is like remembering the old moon

This article is an introductory summary of the teachings of Zen Master Thích Thông Triệt on the topic, mainly based on the oral teaching of Bhikkhuni Zen Master Thích Nữ Triệt Như given for the Fundamental Meditation Course.