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what are the tricks that were told by bodidharma?

Giacomo Mantani It is not a step-by-step or how-to guide to Zen. It is a philosophical text that require thinking and meditate on Bodhidharma thoughts. A key concept …moreIt is not a step-by-step or how-to guide to Zen. It is a philosophical text that require thinking and meditate on Bodhidharma thoughts. A key concept is that it is essential for him to understand that the old sacred lectures were written throughout metaphors. Do not focus too much on metaphors, the right interpretations were concealed on them. You must read the book to know Bodhidharma interpretations.(less)

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