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Day: July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020

THIS VERY MIND 無門關 三十

You are forever seeking
the path, as though
it will give you a sign.

Seeking the Buddha is good
but looking for him
is ultimate futility
for the eyes are incapable
of looking within.

A reflection on case 30 of the Mumonkan (the Gateless Gate Koans)

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