Wumen Huikai

(1183–1260) Buddhist Monk

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Wumen Huikai was a Buddhist monk, best known for Passe Sans Porte.

Quick Facts About Wumen Huikai

Born: January 1, 1183
Died: January 1, 1260
Profession: Buddhist Monk
Notable works: Passe Sans Porte

About Wumen Huikai

Wumen Huikai (1183–1260) was a Chinese Chan master during China‘s Song period. He is most famous for having compiled and commentated the 48-koan collection The Gateless Barrier.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Wumen Huikai

Spring comes with flowers, autumn with the moon, summer with the breeze, winter with snow. When idle concerns don't fill your thoughts,…

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Autumn

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One instant is eternity; / eternity is the now. / When you see through this one instant, / you see through the one who sees.

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Eternity

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The enlightened man is one with the law of causation.

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Causation

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The Great Way has no gate; / there are a thousand paths to it. / If you pass through the barrier, /…

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Barriers

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Search back into your own vision- think back to the mind that thinks. Who is it?

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Mind

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If you seek, how is that different from pursuing sound and form? If you don't seek, how are you different from earth,…

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Different

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One instant is eternity; eternity is the now.

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Eternity

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You cannot describe it or draw it. You cannot praise it enough or perceive it. No place can be found in which…

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Destroyed

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There are a thousand flowers blossoming in spring, The magical light of the full moon in autumn; There is a breeze in…

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Autumn

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If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things, This is the best season of your life.

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Clouded

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