“Harmonizing opposites by going back to their source is the distinctive quality of the Zen attitude, the Middle Way: embracing contradictions, making a synthesis of them, achieving balance.”
Quote by Taisen Deshimaru
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Taisen Deshimaru
Taisen Deshimaru was a significant Japanese Zen master, born on November 29, 1914, and passed away in 1982. His life and contributions had a profound impact in the Zen community. more
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