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Su Shi Loses His Belt

CHINA; Ming dynasty (1368–1644); By Cui Zizhong; Ink and color on paper; 81.4 x 50 cm; National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
This painting depicts a story from the Record of Pointing to the Moon. Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, a renowned Song dynasty (960-1279) scholar, visited Jinshan Temple. Upon his arrival, Chan Master Foyin told him that there was nowhere for him to sit. The witty Su answered that Foyin's body, composed of the four elements and five aggregates, could serve as a seat. Foyin replied I have a question for you. If you answer it

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