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He who comes knows only his coming, He who goes knows only his end. To be saved from the chasm, Why cling to the cliff? Clouds floating low Never kno… - Sengai
" "He who comes knows only his coming,
He who goes knows only his end.
To be saved from the chasm,
Why cling to the cliff?
Clouds floating low
Never know where the breezes will blow them.
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About Sengai
Sengai Gibon (仙厓 義梵, 1750 - 1837) was a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school, accomplished calligrapher and painter. He was known for his controversial teachings and writings, as well as for his lighthearted sumi-e paintings.
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Pen Names:
Gibon Sengai
Alternative Names:
Ayō
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Entsū Zenji
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Sengai Gibon
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Muhōsai
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Kyohaku
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Gibon
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Hakata Sengai
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Kohaku Hyakudō
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