Bassui Tokusho

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Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.
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Collection: People
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All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self.
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Collection: Self
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The true meaning of the precepts is that one should refrain not only from drinking alcohol but also from getting drunk on nirvana.
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Collection: Buddhist
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Do you wish to see clearly and be free?
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Collection: Vision
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My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell.
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Collection: Pain