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Buddha Quote: “Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.”
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Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. - IdleHearts
According to a Zen saying, 'Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.' So what's the point if both before and after involve doing the exact same things? -
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Buddha Quote: Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.... - CoolNSmart
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