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The Song of Zazen
The poem "The Song of Zazen" was written by Hakuin Ekaku Zenji, a Japanese Zen master and one of the most influential figures in the revitalization of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism in the 18th century. He lived during 1686-1769 and was known for his emphasis on the practice of koans, which are short, often paradoxical statements or stories that are used as a tool for spiritual awakening. Hakuin is also known...
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Poetry