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棒 Cudgel Buddhist Monks Meditation Slapped Short Thick

meaning cudgel
number 1233
hanzi
story Buddhist monks, during meditation, are slapped with cudgels (short thick sticks) made from tree wood, to stay dedicated to their task. A lack of dedication means they are not truly proffering themselves.
traditional

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