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There should not be any particular teaching. Teaching is in each moment.

Shunryu Suzuki

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Shunryu Suzuki
Age: 67 †
Born: 1904
Born: May 18
Died: 1971
Died: December 4
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It is wisdom that is seeking for wisdom.
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Each of you is perfect the way you are ... and you can use a little improvement.
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If you cannot bow to Buddha, you cannot be a Buddha. It is arrogance.
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How much 'ego' do you need? Just enough so that you don't step in front of a bus.
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We must exist right here, right now!
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