Calm & Insight

Rooted in the classic Xiao Zhi Guan (The Essentials of Samatha-Vipassana Practice) by Great Master Zhi Yi (538–597), founder of the Tiantai tradition, this book presents a clear, step-by-step approach to the cultivation of calming (samatha) and insight (vipassana). It invites readers to appreciate the structured and progressive nature of meditation practice in Chinese Buddhism, offering meaningful support for sustained cultivation and the gradual development of wisdom. For centuries, this work has been regarded as one of the most accessible and systematic manuals of meditation in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.