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When reading, only read. When eating, only eat. When thinking, only think.
Seung Sahn
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"When reading, only read. When eating, only eat. When thinking, only think."
— Seung Sahn

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About Seung Sahn

Seung Sahn was a Clergyman from South Korea (1927–2004).

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Who said "When reading, only read. When eating, only eat. When thinking, only think."?
This quote is attributed to Seung Sahn, a Clergyman from South Korea.
When did Seung Sahn live?
Seung Sahn lived from 1927 – 2004.