Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own hearts. - Ryōkan

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Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own hearts.

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About Ryōkan

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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