Ananda, patriarch of Master Kosen 's zen buddhism lineage

Ananda

The second patriarch was the Venerable Ànanda. He assied the Venerable Kasyapa, "Eider Dharma brother, did the World-honored One transmit anything else to you besides the gold brocade robe?" Kasyapa called, "Ananda!" Ananda replied. Kasyapa said, "Knock down the flag pole in front of the gate." Ânanda was greatly awakened.

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The monk without homeDiscover the inalienable life Which is without going and coming, That is the practice of the Way. Then you will reach the true vision And your ego will not be a transitory self But an eternal self. As long as we do not wake up to that, It is useless to be born in this world.

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