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“In meditation, silently and serenely, all words are transcended. In Illumination, all things appear as is. Silence is the ceasing of ego-grasping. Illumination is the functioning of the wonder of wisdom. The unity of these two is awakening to Buddha Nature.”

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Sheng-yen, whose real name was Li Maosheng, was a mysterious figure. He was born on December 4, 1930, and passed away on February 3, 2009. Detailed information about him is limited. more

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