The Eight Qualities of a Great Person – Part 1
Originally appeared December 2025
All the various buddhas are extraordinary people. As there are eight realizations or qualities of which these exceptional people become aware, they have been referred to as the eight qualities of a great person.
This was the last teaching of both the Buddha and Dogen before they died. For Dogen, it was part of his intention to rewrite all his work, and he had completed 11 chapters prior to this new piece.
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