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Nanquan Beheads a Cat: Putting the Two Together with One Stroke of a Blade

“Difficult songs find few singers”

Dosho Port

17 Jun 2024 • 3 min read
Nanquan Beheads a Cat: Putting the Two Together with One Stroke of a Blade
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Dogen's Private Notes from the Hokyo Era: Introduction
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Dogen's Private Notes from the Hokyo Era: Introduction

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Mountains are Not

Mountains are Not

Given our predilection to dig into the original sources to see what unexamined and/or forgotten treasures lie there, you might not be surprised that we did it again. You'll find the results below.
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15 Reasons to Become a Vine of Obstacles Zen Student

If you are inclined to be put through the paces of a highly structured program designed for householders, you might find that Vine of Obstacles Zen is just the right place to find "no quarter for escape."
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