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Before Buddha Saw The Morning Star

Before Buddha saw the morning star, what was he? After Buddha saw the star, what changed? After the moon rises, the stars rise. After the stars rise, the sun...

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Zen Master Jok UmNovember 2, 2020buddha, enlightenment
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Zen Master Bon HaeOctober 26, 2020
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