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Dōgen Quotes: If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?
         

If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?


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This page presents the quote "If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?". Author of this quote is Dōgen. This quote is about dharma, zen, dogen, truth,.