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Dancing with the Dead: Bill Porter (Red Pine) and Mattias Daly
Purple Cloud Podcast
Life in Zen Monasteries: Communal Practices and Eccentric Figures
This chapter explores the daily life in Zen monasteries, focusing on communal activities like farming, dishwashing, and guest hall traditions. It highlights the eccentric behavior of historical Zen figures like the wild monk Pu Hua and the contrast between discipline and rebellion within Zen culture. The narrative also discusses the challenges faced by Zen communities in maintaining self-sustainability amidst historical transitions and the spread of Buddhism to the West.
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