writingJanuary 4, 2023
The Monk Who Knew Everything
In some dynasty, at some ancient temple on a famous mountain, there lived an enlightened monk. His dharma name was Zhizhuo. Since he was widely regarded as enlightened, let us call him Master Zhizhuo. Master Zhizhuo had been an orphan since childhood. At six, the monks of this temple took him in. At fourteen, he shaved his head and entered monastic life.
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