Zhidun
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支遁
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The Monk Zhidun Admiring a Horse (1876, cropped) by Ren Yi
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| Born | 314 |
| Died | 29 May 366(366-05-29) (aged 51–52) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Dharma names | Zhidun |
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Zhi Dun (Chinese: 支遁; 314–366) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and philosopher. A Chinese author, scholar and confidant of Chinese government officials in 350, he claimed that all who followed Buddhism would, at the end of their life, enter Nirvana.[1]
InA Short History of Chinese Philosophy, Feng Youlan recounts a story from the Shishuo Xinyu regarding Zhi Dun's fondness for cranes:
"Once a friend gave him two young [cranes]. When they grew up, Chih-tun was forced to clip their wings so that they would not fly away. When this was done, the cranes looked despondent, and Chih-tun too was depressed, and said: "Since they have wings that can reach the sky, how can they be content to be a pet of man?" Hence when their feathers had grown again, he let the cranes fly away."[2]
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