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I do not understand this sentence

Master Kosen – Published on May 12 – teaching

Question

Dear Master,
I do not understand this sentence:
“When a person looks at the mirror, the mirror looks at the person.
When a person looks at the flower, the flower smiles…”

Gassho.


Anonymous

Master Kosen’s answer

The mirror does not understand; it reflects.

Kosen


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