Ryokan Taigu (Jap.)
| born: 1758 died: 1831 place: Japan |
| Zen master: Kokusen (Jap.) Zen disciples: none known |
| stories: One Robe, One Bowl--The Zen Poetry of Ryokan, translated by John Stevens (1977). Osho: Zen: The Path of Paradox Vol. 1, ch. 9 |
Ryokan was a Japanese Zen monk and poet,
known for his simple lifestyle, and calligraphy. He is
known to have loved children, and also for his
humbleness, living most of his Zen life as a solitary
hermit.
known for his simple lifestyle, and calligraphy. He is
known to have loved children, and also for his
humbleness, living most of his Zen life as a solitary
hermit.
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| Remember the fragrance of the beautiful words of one of the great Zen masters, Ryokan:
--Osho The Hidden Splendor, ch. 8 |
Good Generous Great Fool
Chin. Liangkuan Dayu