Tu An Zen Temple in Santa Ana, CA is a dedicated center for the practice of Huatou meditation, following the teachings of the Patriarch Zen. With a lineage tracing back to Maha Kasyapa, the temple is led by Venerable Thich Duy Luc, the 89th generation patriarch. Through the exploration of the mind and the realization of its emptiness, the temple offers a transformative experience that leads to complete enlightenment.
At Tu An Zen Temple, practitioners engage in the investigation and observation of huatou, the head of spoken words or the thoughts before speech. By raising questions and maintaining a state of doubt, meditators delve into the primal ignorance and source of consciousness, ultimately reaching a state of awakening and understanding. Through the practice of Huatou meditation, individuals can tap into the nature of mind and attain the profound wisdom of a Buddha.
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