禅Jiyu-Kennett

proverb

Female Master

Modern

Traditionally attributed

Text

I was the first Western woman to be transmitted in our line. They said I would not last. The dharma did not consult them, and I am still here.

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By Jiyu-Kennett

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  • contentZen is Eternal Life

    Jiyu-Kennett

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