“Too lazy to be ambitious, I let the world take care of itself. Ten days' worth of rice in my bag; a bundle of twigs by the fireplace. Why chatter about delusion and enlightenment? Listening to the night rain on my roof, I sit comfortably, with both legs stretched out.” PhilosophyPoetryBuddhismPoemZenBuddhistPoemsJapanMonkJapaneseSeersPhilosophersHermitRyokanZen Monk Author:Ryokan
“Keep your heart clear And transparent, And you will Never be bound. A single disturbed thought Creates ten thousand distractions.” ThinkingMeditationHonestyThoughtAuthenticity Author:Ryokan
“Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own heart.” TruthPurposeMeaningSearching Author:Ryokan
“When all thoughts Are exhausted I slip into the woods And gather A pile of shepherd's purse. Like the little stream Making its way Through the mossy crevices I, too, quietly Turn clear and transparent.” Mind Author:Ryokan
“In this world of dreams, drifting off still more; and once again speaking and dreaming of dreams. Just let it be.” Dreams Author:Ryokan