You must rise above The gloomy clouds Covering the mountain… - Ryōkan

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You must rise above The gloomy clouds Covering the mountaintop Otherwise, how will you Ever see the brightness?

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Ryōkan (1758–1831) was an eccentric Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived in Echigo, Japan, as a hermit, most famous for his poetry and calligraphy.

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Alternative Names: Ryokan • Ryoukan

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Pourquoi me sentirais-je
Dans le besoin ?
Devant ma porte de broussailles,
La lune est là,
Les fleurs sont là.

The water of the valley stream Never shouts at the tainted world: “Purify yourself!” But naturally, as it is, Shows how it is done.

He never preached or exhorted, but his life radiated purity and joy, he was a living sermon.

You must rise above The gloomy clouds Covering the mountaintop Otherwise, how will you Ever see the brightness? - Ryōkan

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