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John Crook

Wisdom and Compassion

Posted on October 1, 2009July 6, 2016 by Kyla Zimmerman
John Crook

The bird of the Dharma needs two wings to fly: wisdom and compassion. There are some schools, like Chan, which focus on wisdom, while others emphasize compassion, but if you attain one you
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Life Koans and Retreat Experience

Posted on March 9, 2006July 6, 2016 by Kyla Zimmerman
John Crook

Dharma Talk given on March 9, 2006 at the Chan Meditation Center, Elmhurst, NY   The first thing I should say is that it’s quite an awe-inspiring experience for me to be giving
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