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Entering the Gateless

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Posted on May 7, 2016 by kongzhu

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The gateless Unlimited vastness Omnipresent in all dharma realms This moment — it is The essence — it is Without practice or realization Without mind or words Of course — without entry .  The gate Stands on emptiness Entry after … Continue reading →

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The Map to Nowhere…

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Posted on December 24, 2015 by kongzhu

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. Preface The Map to Nowhere ~  Chan Practice Guide to Mind Cultivation. The map of treasures… What treasure? – The treasure of immaculate self. Due to accumulated dust, The treasure has been covered deep… . The map for treasure … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Self-Nature

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Posted on August 17, 2015 by kongzhu

The Thought of Chan: Immaculate Self-Nature — Discourse on the Platform Sutra             The content of the “Platform Sutra” in the commonly known edited version is rich with some later additions. The hand-copied version recently discovered in the caves at … Continue reading →

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Chan Practice in Modern Time (part 4)

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Posted on December 10, 2014 by kongzhu

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Perhaps when we came to Chan practice, we wanted to attune our body to be a little healthier, or use the practice to clear up some emotional entanglement. When we leave the meditation hall or the method we use, our … 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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