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Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) was a renowned Japanese Zen monk, artist, calligrapher, painter, and poet. His works had a profound impact on Japanese Zen art, particularly known for his unique style of Zen painting.

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“You know the sound of two hands clapping; tell me, what is the sound of one hand?”

Knows Two Hands Sound Two Hands Clapping

Author:Hakuin Ekaku

“What is the sound of one hand?”

Hands Sound Clapping Zen Proverb

Book:The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu

Source: The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsu

“If only you could hear the sound of snow”

Ifs Sound Snow

Book:Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin

Source: Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin

About the Author

Born: 1686
Died: 1769
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Quotes: 22

Books & Sources

The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Hakuin: A Translation of the Sokko-roku Kaien-fusetsuRelated source material

Wild Ivy: The Spiritual Autobiography of Zen Master HakuinRelated source material

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