THE CHAN PRESENTATION OF THE ZHENYAN MODEL
EXTENDING KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER MODELS
WITH AN OPEN AND FLEXIBLE MIND
An Appreciation of Zhen Yan
真言 Zhen Yan
密 教 Mìjiào
MI ZONG
THE SECRET METHOD
Mìjiào zong (method) is often used in China
and termed Mi-zong, the ‘Secret Method’.
Esoteric practices have existed continuously as a cultural undercurrent in Chinese Buddhism since its first transmission.
However, few groups today devote themselves to the esoteric, although in the world of superstition the theoretical power of its practices is used for healing, rainmaking, acquisition of wealth, and personal protection, all of which is alien to the spirit of the Dharma way.
Still, do not now make the mistake of thinking that the TRUE Mìjiào model is invalid. What is required, however, is a clear guide to how the system does function and a guide to the actual practices and their relation to MAHAMUDRA.