Bassui Tokusho, born in 1327 and died in 1387, was an enigmatic Zen monk from Japan. His life and contributions are not well-documented, but he is highly regarded in the history of Zen Buddhism for his influential thoughts and teachings.
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“My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell.”
Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui
Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui
“All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self.”
Source: Mud and Water: The Collected Teachings of Zen Master Bassui