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Monthly Archives: June 2014

Reside Not …

Posted on June 22, 2014 by kongzhu
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Mind clear like sunny sky

Thin cloud flying light

Not without thoughts coming and going

Only that they do not reside

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(9/9/2013 Written in Lancing, Michigan.  Published in 《Sticking Out the Head Again》by Dharma Rain Publications in 2014)

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Who Will First Awaken?

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Posted on June 21, 2014 by kongzhu

Not knowing the body is a guest In the dream As if you and I are separating Upon awakening You and I still exist Only to realize Still in a dream  . From the great dream Who will first awaken? … Continue reading →

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Inner Freedom

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Posted on June 13, 2014 by kongzhu

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In practice, we all hope to be able to improve ourselves and make progress. It is usually the case in the pursuit of worldly knowledge, and Buddhist practice is not an exception. We all wish to reduce our shortcomings and … 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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