禅Dōgen

proverb

Painted Rice Cake

Shobogenzo, Gabyō

Kamakura

Traditionally attributed

Text

Without painted rice cakes, there is no remedy for hunger. The image of awakening is not opposed to awakening; the painting and the eating belong to one kitchen.

tr. Zen Lineage editorial

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Attribution

Lineage: Sōtō

By Dōgen

Sources

  • contentEihei Dogen: Mystical Realist

    Hee-Jin Kim

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