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“God against man. Man against God. Man against nature. Nature against man. Nature against God. God against nature. Very funny religion!”

Quote by D.T. Suzuki

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D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki

D.T. Suzuki, a renowned Japanese philosopher, Buddhist scholar, and translator, was born on October 18, 1870, and died on July 12, 1966. He is best known for his profound research into Zen Buddhism and his influential translations, which have greatly contributed to the Western understanding of Eastern philosophy and culture. more

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