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Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Biggest Obstacle in Practice

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Posted on March 26, 2014 by kongzhu

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If you had read the original text of < The Concise Śamatha-vipaśyanā> (or <The Essentials for Practicing Calming-and-Insight & Dhyāna Meditation>,小止觀),  you may find that the series of lectures I gave before on the text were not explanations of the … Continue reading →

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Begin with Observing Breath

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Posted on March 21, 2014 by kongzhu

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Applying the method in Chan practice is essentially adjusting and harmonizing the body and mind.  Between these two processes, there is the method of adjusting the breath.  Actually, one cannot separate breath from adjusting and harmonizing the body and the … Continue reading →

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Do Not Compare with Others

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Posted on March 12, 2014 by kongzhu

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In the “Twenty Five Prerequisite Conditions” of  <The Concise Śamatha-vipaśyanā> or <The Essentials for Practicing Calming-and-Insight & Dhyāna Meditation>(小止觀),  it was mentioned that keeping the Precepts is of the first importance.  If, prior to studying Buddhism, one is already a … Continue reading →

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Simple Motivation in Chan Retreat

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Posted on March 4, 2014 by kongzhu

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During Chan retreat, it is not unusual to encounter problems.  Some problems are physical, such as various bodily reactions or blockage of energy; others are psychological.  To some participants, it would be untrue if you think they did not understand … 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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