Posted by Brad Osborne on January 31, 2022 · 18 Comments
He stood in line with the other children, as he waited his turn to stand before Master Shin and receive his gift.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on July 1, 2019 · 2 Comments
He stood in line with the other children, as he waited his turn to stand before Master Shin and receive his gift.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on August 23, 2012 · 1 Comment
One fall morning, Tanzan and Ekido, two Taoist monks, travelled together down a muddy road on their way to Edo. They were returning to their Temple, after seeing to the business of their Master. A heavy rain continued to fall as they made their way. They rounded a bend in the road and came upon an … Continue reading →
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