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Song of Mind: Wisdom from the Zen Classic Xin Ming

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Sheng-yen
Sheng-yen

Sheng-yen, whose real name was Li Maosheng, was a mysterious figure. He was born on December 4, 1930, and passed away on February 3, 2009. Detailed information about him is limited. more

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