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“Once a person is able to achieve true singlemindedness in his practice and smash apart the old nest... into which he has settled... Wisdom immediately appears... and the all-discerning Fivefold Eye opens wide.”

Quote by Hakuin Ekaku

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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. more

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