Shunryu Suzuki, Japan

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Shunryu Suzuki, Japan

Zen Buddhist Monk (1904 - 1971)

Like a bonfire

Shunryu Suzuki, Japan

(Submitted by Nick Rivas, USA)

When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
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Shunryu Suzuki, Japan

Zen Buddhist Monk (1904 - 1971)

Like a bonfire

Shunryu Suzuki, Japan

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