BOOKS
Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim.
One Dust Particle Swallows Heaven and Earth - The Teachings of Dharma Master Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim
Paris, Dharma Sah, 1988.
€ 95.00
Bound, hardcover with original dustjacket, 230pp., 15x23cm., in godd condition (dustjacket decolorated, paperedges a bit soiled, else fine). rare.
This book presents a collection of Dharma talks, dialogues and teachings given by Dharma Master Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim during the formative years of her teaching activity in Europe and Hawaii. Through accessible explanations of Zen practice, karma, relationships and the transformation of daily life, the work guides readers toward direct insight into mind and reality. The teachings emphasize practical application of meditation and ethical awareness within ordinary life, showing how spiritual understanding can be integrated into family, society and work. The text reflects the expansion of Korean Zen traditions into Western contexts and offers both philosophical reflection and pragmatic instruction for practitioners seeking clarity and compassion. The volume gathers a broad selection of Dharma talks, question and answer sessions and thematic teachings originating from retreats, lectures and spiritual meetings held in Europe and the United States during the late twentieth century. The material explores central Zen Buddhist themes such as the nature of mind, perception of karma, discipline of meditation, compassion in social relationships and the transformation of personal suffering into wisdom. Several sections discuss practical aspects of spiritual training, including ethical conduct, ceremonial practice and the integration of contemplative insight into modern society. The structure reflects the oral teaching style of a Zen master, where philosophical reflections alternate with concrete examples from daily life and guidance directed to students. In this way the book documents both the doctrinal foundation of the Yun Hwa and related Zen traditions and their adaptation to Western cultural environments. Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim is a Korean Buddhist Dharma Master recognized for her role in transmitting Zen teachings to Europe and the United States. Trained within Korean Buddhist traditions from a young age, she became an influential spiritual teacher and founder of communities dedicated to socially engaged Buddhism. Her work emphasizes the integration of meditation, ethical practice and compassionate action in everyday life. Through retreats, lectures and published teachings, she contributed to the development of Buddhist practice among Western practitioners during the late twentieth century and established an international network of students and centers devoted to spiritual training.






