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Shelter (MK14)

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KOAN:

Taking the form of Guanyin, (the bodhisattva of great compassion) find shelter for the homeless one.

—PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 14

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Dharma Theme June 9, 2023

Dharma Theme: Home and Not Home

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Koans
Laozi's True Traveler, Linji's Take the Role of Host (MK38d), Linji's True Place (MK38d), Shelter (MK14), Shitou's Grass Hut, The Journey Itself Is Home, Where Are You Coming From?
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Bodhisattva of Compassion, burning house, Dharma Theme, finding home, grass hut, Guanyin, home, homeless, journey, journey itself is home, Laozi, leaving home, Linji, shelter, Shitou
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Dharma Theme, Text

It is the Chan way to understand that the fullness of life resides in us, and the experience of life, whatever it is, is all for you. Our task is to have the life we have.

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