Shunryū Suzuki
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Shunryu Suzuki Roshi was a pivotal Zen monk and author who founded the first Western Zen monastery. Discover his legacy of "nothing special."
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16:15
…out once he sees one pointed finger, like takusanji, ryuten blow out the light. Oh, I must tell you this story. Takusanji visited ryuten soshi. It was too dark so it was very late. Takusanji thought he attained enlightenment under ryuten's instruction so…
16:31
…out the light. Oh, I must tell you this story. Takusanji visited ryuten soshi. It was too dark so it was very late. Takusanji thought he attained enlightenment under ryuten's instruction so he wanted to go back. But ryuten said: it is too late for you…