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Chan Doing Nothing

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Posted on August 15, 2016 by kongzhu

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Clouds disappear, fog dissipates Ocean wide, sky empty Breeze blows, sun shines — Chan, doing nothing   Flowers smile Grass dances Trees stretch — Chan, doing nothing   Birds fly in the sky Fish swim in the water People walk … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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