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The Way of Teaching about Tea

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Posted on January 1, 2015 by kongzhu

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A student asked me about techniques of making tea. I told him, “It is actually very simple: put some tea leaves in the teapot, and pour some hot water in, then pour out, there you have it —— tea! The … Continue reading →

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The Way of a Teapot

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Posted on September 20, 2013 by kongzhu

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A teapot needs to be cleaned and wiped often to keep it moist and shiny. Brew premium tea in the teapot, and make its inner wall absorb the essence of the tea through the minute pores in the teapot. Use … Continue reading →

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Always-Lacking One

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Posted on September 7, 2013 by kongzhu

“To teapot lovers, there is always one teapot lacking”, a teapot collector friend said to me.  Whether this is his own experience or he had heard the saying from his “teapot friends”, it is probably a true experience. Perhaps everyone … 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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