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To what shall I liken the world? Moonlight, reflected In dewdrops, Shaken from a crane's bill.
Dogen
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Dogen
Age: 53 †
Born: 1200
Born: January 19
Died: 1253
Died: September 29
Bhikkhu
Leader
Philosopher
Teacher
Whitefield
Greater Manchester
Dōgen Zenji
Dōgen Kigen
Eihei Dōgen
Dogen
Dougen
Relaxation
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Dewdrops
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World
Cranes
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