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CASE 80: Suibi and the Chin Rest
Ryûge asked Suibi, “What is the meaning of the Patriarch’s coming from the west?” Suibi said, “Bring me a chin rest.” Ryûge brought one and gave it to him. Suibi took it and hit him. Ryûge said, “You may hit me as you like. After all there is no meaning to thePatriarch’s coming from the…
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CASE 79: Chôsa Takes a Step
Chôsa had a monk ask Master E, “How was it when you had not yet seen Nansen?” E remained silent. The monk asked, “What about after seeing him?” E said, “Nothing special.” The monk returned and told Chôsa about this. Chôsa said, “The man sits on the top of a hundred-foot pole. He has entered…
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Ace of Swords
when we are hurt and unhappy is that objectivity and clarity go out of the window able to cut away the rubbish and confusion which tends to cloud out major issues In a spiritual sense the appearance of the Ace of Swords will often mark a turning point or breakthrough into new clarity and wisdom.
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That Time I Lied About My Age
Don’t Pretend Yes–I used to pretend that I was born later so that i could be younger.
David Given Schwarm 