Question

Dear Stéphane,

You said while answering somebody that it is Stéphane the man who is more important than the monk Kosen because it is him whom must wake up.

My question is as follows: when the monk Kosen awakens Stéphane the man, is it then that Master Kosen appears??

Friendly,
Laurent

Answer from Master Kosen

It is very well, your understanding is deep.
I would rather say that when Master Kosen awakens Stéphane the man, the Monk Kosen appears.

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