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雨竹風松皆說禪

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Basic Meaning: rain, bamboo, wind, and pine all preach Chan/Seon/Zen

Senses:

  • All things in existence, such as the rain, bamboo, the wind, and pine trees, all illustrate the true essence of Chan/Seon/Zen. Thus, when one has realized awakening everything becomes a teaching of the Buddha. 〔大智偈頌〕 [Stefan Grace; source(s): ZGDJT, Yokoi]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 0065d

    Teihon zenrin kushō (Shibayama) 156

    Japanese-English Zen Buddhist Dictionary (Yokoi) 805

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    Entry created: 2023-11-14