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棒 Cudgel Buddhist Monks Meditation Slapped Short Thick

meaning cudgel
number 1233
hanzi 棒
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 棒

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