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Know that the true dharma emerges of itself [during the practice of zazen], clearing away hindrances and distractions.
Dogen
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Dogen
Age: 53 †
Born: 1200
Born: January 19
Died: 1253
Died: September 29
Bhikkhu
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Philosopher
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Whitefield
Greater Manchester
Dōgen Zenji
Dōgen Kigen
Eihei Dōgen
Dogen
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Hindrances
True
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Dharma
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