The Fireplace Records, Chapter 49
The Idea of the Essence of the Number 5
Master Koin asked Monk Dogen
"Express your idea of the number 5?"
Dogen raised his five fingers.
"Very good, that's a good hand," said Koin.
Both raised five fingers and laughed.
Koin held up
his right hand;
Dogen held up
his left hand---
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By Michael P. Garofalo. 49 Chapters as of 2/20/2026.
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