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In the stream, Rushing past To the dusty world, My fleeting form Casts no reflection.
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
Stream
Streams
Casts
Reflection
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Past
Dusty
World
Rushing
Fleeting
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