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

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

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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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