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Day: October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020

TWO MONKS ROLL UP THE BLINDS 無門關 二十六

Both are asked
to bring more light
into the hall.

Together each
rolls up his shade.
One’s action is gain
one’s action is loss

there is only one shade
there is only one light.

aA reflection on case 26 of the Mumonkan (Gateless Gate) koans.

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