禅Chin'gak Hyesim

proverb

The Broken Monk

Goryeo

Traditionally attributed

Text

A monk who has been broken by his practice — broken in pride, broken in plans — is finally fit to teach. A monk still whole is still hiding.

tr. Zen Lineage editorial

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Attribution

Lineage: Jogye

By Chin'gak Hyesim

Sources

  • contentThe Zen Monastic Experience — Robert E. Buswell

    Robert E. Buswell Jr.

    pp. 149–190

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