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“Words and ideas are a description of reality, silence is a negation of reality. What is the reality itself?”

Quote by John Daido Loori

Book:The True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Three Hundred Koans

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The True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Three Hundred Koans

This book is a compilation of three hundred Zen koans, traditionally used as tools for meditation and insight in Zen Buddhism. It is attributed to Dogen Zenji, a significant figure in the Zen tradition, and provides a glimpse into the profound teachings of Zen. more

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John Daido Loori

John Daido Loori was a renowned author, born on June 14, 1931, and passed away on October 9, 2009. His works covered a wide range of religious and philosophical themes, which were well-received by readers. more

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