Ryōkan - Selected Teachings/Poetry for Meditation (4) - Zen Buddhism

Ryōkan Taigu (1758-1831) was a quiet and unconventional Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit. Ryōkan is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence of Zen life. He renounced the world at an early age to train at nearby Sōtō Zen temple Kōshō-ji, refusing to meet with or accept charity from his family.
These selected poems have been taken from various poetry website - many translated by John Stevens
Music - Prologues I - Rodrigo Rodriguez
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