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Because monks come from the midst of purity, they consider as good and pure what does not arouse desire among other people.
Dogen
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Dogen
Age: 53 †
Born: 1200
Born: January 19
Died: 1253
Died: September 29
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Whitefield
Greater Manchester
Dōgen Zenji
Dōgen Kigen
Eihei Dōgen
Dogen
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In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light.
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There are mountains hidden in mountains. There are mountains hidden in hiddenness. This is complete understanding.
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When you paint Spring, do not paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots, but just paint Spring. To paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots is to paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots - it is not yet painting Spring.
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