The plants and flowers I raised about my hut I now surrender To the will Of the wind - Ryōkan

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The plants and flowers
I raised about my hut
I now surrender
To the will
Of the wind

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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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Also Known As

Alternative Names: Ryokan • Ryoukan
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