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The Abbot of Hunger and Dust sat before the sangha in the hidden [[Crimson Bird Temple]]. He had put away his robe and begging bowl, washed his feet and sat down in the padmasanam asana, skeletal flesh exposed to the world of illusion. Thus prepared, he indicated that the sangha might question him on enlightenment. | The Abbot of Hunger and Dust sat before the sangha in the hidden [[Crimson Bird Temple]]. He had put away his robe and begging bowl, washed his feet and sat down in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_position padmasanam asana], skeletal flesh exposed to the world of illusion. Thus prepared, he indicated that the sangha might question him on enlightenment. | ||
In the midst of the sangha sat a novice, Bone-Oil Ling. Ling arose, uncovered his right shoulder, knelt upon his right knee and, respectfully raising his hands with palms joined, addressed the abbot. "Honored Rishi, | In the midst of the sangha sat a novice, Bone-Oil Ling. Ling arose, uncovered his right shoulder, knelt upon his right knee and, respectfully raising his hands with palms joined, addressed the abbot. "Honored Rishi, | ||
Revision as of 07:18, 1 October 2006
The Abbot of Hunger and Dust sat before the sangha in the hidden Crimson Bird Temple. He had put away his robe and begging bowl, washed his feet and sat down in the padmasanam asana, skeletal flesh exposed to the world of illusion. Thus prepared, he indicated that the sangha might question him on enlightenment.
In the midst of the sangha sat a novice, Bone-Oil Ling. Ling arose, uncovered his right shoulder, knelt upon his right knee and, respectfully raising his hands with palms joined, addressed the abbot. "Honored Rishi,