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Ryokan

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Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf

Zen Poems of Ryokan

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Ryokan

The Japanese poet-recluse Ryokan (1758–1831) is one of the most beloved figures of Asian literature, renowned for his beautiful verse, exquisite calligraphy, and eccentric character. Deceptively simple, Ryokan's poems transcend artifice, presenting spontaneous expressions of pure Zen spirit. Like his… Read More

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Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf
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Sky Above, Great Wind

The Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan

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Ryokan

Ryokan (1758–1831) is, along with Dogen and Hakuin, one of the three giants of Zen in Japan. But unlike his two renowned colleagues, Ryokan was a societal dropout, living mostly as a hermit and a beggar. He was never head… Read More

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Sky Above, Great Wind
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Sky Above, Great Wind

The Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan

by
Ryokan

Ryokan (1758–1831) is, along with Dogen and Hakuin, one of the three giants of Zen in Japan. But unlike his two renowned colleagues, Ryokan was a societal dropout, living mostly as a hermit and a beggar. He was never head… Read More

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Sky Above, Great Wind
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