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The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.
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"The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech."
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Dogen was a Leader from Japan (1200–1253).

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Who said "The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his…"?
This quote is attributed to Dogen, a Leader from Japan.
When did Dogen live?
Dogen lived from 1200 – 1253.