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Banzo's Sword | Shaseki-shu Case #91 | The Taste of Banzo's Sword

Banzo's Sword | Shaseki-shu Case #91 | The Taste of Banzo's Sword

Update: 2024-01-24

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Sensei Michael Shikan Brunner Discusses case number ninety-one from the Shaseki-shu - "The Taste of Banzo's Sword." Sensei teaches that when we devote ourselves fully to being open, we find the unexpected always bringing us joy and richness.
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Banzo's Sword | Shaseki-shu Case #91 | The Taste of Banzo's Sword

Banzo's Sword | Shaseki-shu Case #91 | The Taste of Banzo's Sword

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