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Pure Land of the Mind

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Posted on August 30, 2013 by kongzhu

Rain City is most beautiful after rain.  It often gives one a feeling of purity without a speck of dust.  I enjoy very much this kind of feeling.  I also like the rain in Rain City. Seeing such fresh scenery, … Continue reading →

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Samadhi and Prajña in Sync

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Posted on August 26, 2013 by kongzhu

The practice of meditation in the tradition of Chinese Chan has typically been seen as about samadhi (a state of mental absorption in meditation).  This is mainly because the ideology underlying Chan practice tends to be categorized into the school … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Training the Mind

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Posted on August 21, 2013 by kongzhu

Our mind is very important to us since usually it makes decisions for us in our lives.  What is more important is whether our mind can stay peaceful or not with the choices. No matter under what situation a decision … Continue reading →

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When the Boat Arrives at the Dock…

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Posted on August 19, 2013 by kongzhu

Only with a goal does human life have meaning.  It is the same for spiritual practice.  With the help of a goal, one can begin the journey with some vision. For human beings, the goal is established according to each … Continue reading →

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Buddhist Lyrics

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Silent, because of its nature
Sound, compassionate responding
Listen, mind of Bodhi awakening…

Known as the leader of "Campus Buddhist Songs" in Malaysia, Master Chi Chern is the writer of hundreds of lyrics for popular albums.

Selected Songs

Paintings and Calligraphy by Master Chi Chern

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"The boat carries all sentient beings to the other shore. The boat is abandoned after arriving. Bridging here and the other shore for sentient beings; connecting both sides to benefit going and returning." ~ Master Chi Chern

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Making a connection between tea drinking and the understanding of Buddhadharma, Master Chi Chern described the particular Chan retreat during which he had profound experience as a well brewed pot of tea. Calling himself a "tea monk", Master Chi Chern once commented, "If the tea is truly good, one doesn't have to worry that it is plain and light in flavour." A good tea will always leave an endless and timeless taste...
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