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You Ask the World…

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Posted on January 15, 2016 by kongzhu

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You ask the world What Chan is   Pointing towards liberation Chan leads to where birth-and-death ends   From heaven to earth From south to north Wanderers of all directions Pass through winter and spring   With a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Endless Light…

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Posted on December 31, 2015 by kongzhu

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                (1) Lamps lighting up bright Illuminate far and wide Long dark night needs light Ignorant human life needs to be enlightened Lamps lighting up bright Warmth reaches far and wide Chilly winter … 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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Praise of Incense

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Posted on November 5, 2015 by kongzhu

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~ A song in imitation . As fragrance of supreme incense Permeates throughout Dharma Realm Reaching assemblies wide and far Forming auspicious clouds everywhere Granting our utmost sincere devotions In perfect manifestation, all Buddhas appear . A stick of graceful … 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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