https://www.threeportkeys.com/tags/zen/ Recent content in Zen on Three Portkeys Hugo -- gohugo.io en © 2026 Wen Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:54:58 -0700 https://www.threeportkeys.com/posts/even-kungfu-masters-have-to-do-tax/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:54:58 -0700 https://www.threeportkeys.com/posts/even-kungfu-masters-have-to-do-tax/ <h2 class="relative group">Even Kung Fu Masters have to do Tax <div id="even-kung-fu-masters-have-to-do-tax" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#even-kung-fu-masters-have-to-do-tax" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p>&ldquo;Where is Sifu today?&rdquo;</p> <p>The Taekwondo black belt instructor asked Mason, our Taichi teacher. He was referring to Sifu Fong, the grand master who oversees both the Taichi and martial arts programs at UC Berkeley.</p> <p>&ldquo;He had to take care of taxes for the non-profit.&rdquo; Mason replied. And then he looked at us with a smile. &ldquo;Yep, even kung fu masters have to do tax.&rdquo;</p>