“To the fuki plant, dandelions, and their kind that lie for long patiently under the fallen snow, comes the season of breezy spring. No sooner do they see the light of the world, stretching their longing heads out from the cracks in the snow, than they are instantly nipped off. For these plants isn't the sorrow as deep as that of the child's parents whose child had accidentally died? They say everything in the plant and tree kingdom attains Buddhahood. Then they, too, must have Buddha-nature.”
Quote by Kobayashi Issa
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Kobayashi Issa
Kobayashi Issa was a prominent Japanese haiku poet from the Edo period. Born on June 15, 1763, in Kashiwazaki village, he is celebrated for his concise and evocative haiku that often reflect the simplicity and beauty of nature. Issa's poetry is known for its depth of emotion and its ability to capture the fleeting moments of life. He passed away on January 5, 1828. more
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