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Crow With No Mouth: Ikkyu, Fifteenth Century Zen Master

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Ikkyu, a Japanese Zen monk, was born on February 1, 1394, and died on December 12, 1481. He is renowned for his unique Zen thoughts and poetry, making him an important figure in the history of Japanese culture. more

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