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Shoun became a teacher of Soto Zen. When he was still a student his father passed away, leaving him to care for his old mother. Whenever Shoun went to a meditation hall he always took his mother with him. Since she accompanied him, when... continue...

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THE HEAVENS ARE LIGHT
Posted on Oct.31.2011 @ 08:34AM EDT by chontri

Today the heavens are light,
The clouds are high,
The grounds are fine.
Why do you keep crying like that, kids?

Just go to the kitchen
Get some healthy food and eat,
And don't eat too much.
If you eat too much,
You will get sick.

However, if you are
Not hunger, do no eat,
Not thirsty, do not drink,
Not tired, do not sleep.

ChonTri 10/31/2011

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