The Path of Chan

Buddhism is the first missionary religion. It was spread not by the sword, but by establishing Asian trading routes. First and foremost, there was the famous Silk Road, which went through Central Asia, connecting the two most developed Asian…

The Art of Conflict Webinar

Tzu Chi Center’s C.A.F.E holds monthly conversations centered on the themes of compassion, action, freedom, and enlightenment. Our teacher Chan Master Žarko Andričević joined the show to talk about the martial arts that have widely…
First Noble Truth: Dukkha

First Noble Truth: Suffering of “Dukkha”

Our teacher, Chan master Žarko Andričević was a guest at the European Buddha Podcast which aims to find out how the wisdom of Buddhism is lived and practiced in the „West“. The podcast deals with core topics of Buddhism – based…
Four Kinds of PeopleŽarko Andričević

Four Kinds of People

Good evening to everyone. Perhaps there is not really any point in me talking tonight since I talked to almost every one of you today. But still, maybe there is a need for a few words about one very important aspect of practice. Today we spoke…
meditationDomgoj Kunić

Entering Into Meditation

In this Dharma talk given on a 10 days Intensive silent illumination retreat, Žarko Andričević, a Dharma Heir of Master Sheng Yen talks about the conditions of body and mind we face when in meditation and how we can bring them into harmony…
illusion of separatness

The Illusion of Separateness

by Zarko Andricevic Our incapability to live in harmony with ourselves, others and the environment is a consequence of deep ignorance of our nature and the nature of existence in general. All human suffering, misery and discontent, be it…
Freedom through impermanence

Freedom Through Impermanence

The concepts of Buddhadharma are a very important part of our practice. It is necessary to understand that right views are one side and methods are the other side; the two have to go together. If we only practice our meditation methods…