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Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.
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Dogen was a Leader from Japan (1200–1253).

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Who said "Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they w…"?
This quote is attributed to Dogen, a Leader from Japan.
When did Dogen live?
Dogen lived from 1200 – 1253.