Am I Dreaming? Blue Cliff Record Case #40, Nansen's "This Flower"
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In this episode, Sensei Michael Discusses Case #40 of the Hekiganrou, "Nansen's This Flower". We examine the difference between genuinely embracing your life and living in your expectations.
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