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Newsletter  December 2024| Issue 2024-12
 

Tea and Zen


Zen, a branch of Buddhism, was introduced by Bodhidharma and originated as Chan (禪) in China in the 6th century. Zen divided into two schools, the Southern school, which believed in sudden enlightenment, and the Northern school, which believed in gradual enlightenment. Zen spread to Japan and blossomed there by the 12th century. Now Zen has a significant following in the West and the rest of the world. 


Both Buddhism and Zen teaches that the ability to achieve enlightenment is inherent in everyone but is covered by ignorance and temptations. Instead of going through the study of scripture, the practice of good deeds, rites and ceremonies, or worship of images, Zen believes that enlightenment can be achieved by breaking through the boundaries of mundane logical thought. Tea often becomes a vehicle for the Zen masters to share their wisdom. Here are a couple of these stories (click the links to read): 1) a cup of tea; 2) go drink tea.

Brewing Tea and Observing the Mind


"What is common to Zen and the art of tea is the constant attempt both make at simplification. The elimination of the unnecessary is achieved by Zen in its intuitive grasp of final reality; by the art of tea, in the way of living typified by serving tea in the tearoom. The art of tea is the aestheticism of primitive simplicity."


--by D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966)
 

2025 Chinese New Year Celebration

Use this link to purchase your tickets:

https://tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/overview/5375


Keep the Chinese New Year Festival in Colorado Springs. 

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Experiencing each other’s customs and cultures is an important way for all of us to connect with each other, create understanding, grow as individuals, and have fun!

 

The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute (CSCCI) is proud to announce the return of the Chinese New Year Festival to the Ent Center at UCCS on Saturday, January 25th. We hope to see you there! In addition to free access to vendors, food trucks, a tea house, and martial arts demonstrations – there are also two ticketed performances at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Tickets are now on sale!

 

As with all local cultural and performing arts events – ticket sales only cover a portion of the expenses to produce the event. We are therefore dependent and grateful for the generosity of local Foundations, business partners, and individuals to stage the Chinese New Year Festival as an important part of the cultural fabric in the Pikes Peak Region. Please consider a year-end charitable donation to CSCCI to ensure the Festival remains viable for many years to come.
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 Donations can also be mailed to:

Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute

P.O. Box 2625

Colorado Springs, CO. 80901-2625

 

Thank you for supporting a rich cultural fabric in our community. The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute (CSCCI) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides a forum for greater appreciation of Chinese culture through education and social interaction. Donations are tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor for details.

 

For more information, please call CSCCI at (719)343-6003 or visit our website at www.cscci.org.

CSCCI is deeply grateful for the support from the following organizations
 

PO Box 2625

Colorado Springs, CO 80901

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