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Tanzan and Ekido were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was still falling. Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. "Come on, girl" said Tanzan at... continue...

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IT IS LIKE A LOTUS LEAF
It is like a lotus leaf beaten by hard rain,
Even some bit broken off,
It still doesn't get wet.

It's also like a piece of diamond hit by iron hammer,
Even some bit scratched,
It still doesn't loose the purity.

ChonTri 06/11/10

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