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Day: July 8, 2019

July 8, 2019

LIVING ALONE 鐵笛倒吹 九十四

Why do you climb the mountain
and seek entry
into the small cabin.
Why do you give up
your home in the valley.

You should be turned away
for if you seek
a higher understanding
you demonstrate to all
there is no depth
to your practice.


A reflection on Case 94 of the Iron Flute Koans.
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