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“The mercy of the West has been social revolution; the mercy of the East has been individual insight into the basic self/void.”

Quote by Gary Snyder

Book:Earth House Hold: Technical Notes & Queries to Fellow Dharma Revolutionaries

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Earth House Hold: Technical Notes & Queries to Fellow Dharma Revolutionaries

This book offers in-depth technical insights and discussions aimed at fellow Dharma Revolutionaries, exploring various aspects of the movement and its practices. more

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Gary Snyder is an influential American poet born on May 8, 1930. His poetry, deeply influenced by nature and Zen Buddhism, is considered one of the leading figures in American environmental poetry. more

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