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The Chan Practice of Huatou

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Posted on October 30, 2013 by kongzhu

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The practice of Chan as a method came to its more completed form in later years of its development as a tradition.  Between the two methods, namely, Huatou (話頭) and Mozhao (默照, translated as Silent Illumination), Huatou as the main method was … Continue reading →

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Chan is Life Itself

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Posted on October 23, 2013 by kongzhu

Chan is a giant tree Rich nutrients, water, and sun Make it grow and blossom beautifully . Chan is a tiny of blade grass It roots and spreads in any place on earth Flourishing and blossoming like the tree  . … Continue reading →

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Form Emanates from Emptiness

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Posted on October 16, 2013 by kongzhu

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Emptiness is the essential quality of existence, which is as it is, inevitably so, and universally true.  In other words, the nature of existence does not have a separate self-existent property; it is ultimately empty, neither arising nor ceasing. Form is … Continue reading →

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Forever Is Not Possible

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Posted on October 9, 2013 by kongzhu

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Forever is not possible To what shall you hold? Past, present, future The flow of nature never ends Past does not stay Future has not yet come This moment cannot stop Let go! Follow the current of life… .(2002/6/23 written at Chan … 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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