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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
Bhikkhu
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Philosopher
Teacher
Whitefield
Greater Manchester
Dōgen Zenji
Dōgen Kigen
Eihei Dōgen
Dogen
Dougen
Good
Purity
People
Midst
Consider
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Desire
Monks
Doe
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