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Yuanwu Keqin (1063-1135) was a prominent Buddhist monk in the Song Dynasty, China. His life and thoughts have had a profound impact on the history of Chinese Buddhism.

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“There are no mundane things outside of Buddhism, and there is no Buddhism outside of mundane things.”

Spirituality Buddhism Mundane

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“If you put your conditioned intellect to rest for a long time, suddenly it will be like the bottom falling out of a bucket - then you will naturally be happy and at peace.”

Ifs Long Fall Meditation Long Time Bottom Intellect Buckets

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“Everything comes from your own heart. This is what one ancient called bringing out the family treasure.”

Heart Ancient Treasure

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“Searching for the Truth through words and speech is like sticking your head in a bowl of glue.”

Speech Bowls Glue

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Born: 1063
Died: 1135
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