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Buddha's Birthday


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Even though the newborn took seven steps, it was still a mistake
But pointing to the earth and sky was even worse
Were it not for those mistakes then
He might have been spared the pain of Yumen's cudgel

About the Author

Naong Hyegeun (1320~1376)

Master Naong lived at a time of much upheaval at the end of the Goryeo dynasty. Together with Taego Bou, he is regarded as a great Master who helped lay the foundation for the Buddhism in the Joseon era.