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

In all ten directions of the universe, there is only one truth. When we see clearly, the great teachings are the same. What can ever be lost? What can be attained? If we attain something, it was there from the beginning of time. If we lose something, it is hiding somewhere near us.

I don't regard my life
as insufficient.
Inside the brushwood gate
there is a moon;
there are flowers.

Long long years,
Yes, endlessly long years,
Being together face to face,
Never asking the moon the time to go.
向かいゐて
千代も八千代も
見てしがな
空行く月の
こと問はずとも