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Shih-tou Hsi-chien (700-790) was a very well known Chinese Ch'an master.
As a young monk, he was one of the disciples of the Sixth Patriarch Hui-neng.
After Hui-neng passed away, Shih-tou continued his pilgrimage...
He paid a vist... continue...

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IT IS LIKE A LOTUS LEAF
It is like a lotus leaf beaten by hard rain,
Even some bit broken off,
It still doesn't get wet.

It's also like a piece of diamond hit by iron hammer,
Even some bit scratched,
It still doesn't loose the purity.

ChonTri 06/11/10

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