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There Is No One to Be

To You (Anata ni)

Showa

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You're all running around trying to become something, trying to be somebody. But there's no one to become. You're already who you are. The problem is that who you are doesn't match up with who you think you should be. Sit zazen and give up trying to be somebody.

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Lineage: Sōtō

By Kodo Sawaki

From To You (Anata ni)

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