Ryōkan: Quotes about the world

Ryōkan was Japanese Buddhist monk. Explore interesting quotes on world.
Ryōkan: 36   quotes 3   likes

“In this dream world
We doze
And talk of dreams —
Dream, dream on,
As much as you wish”

Ryōkan

As translated in Lust for Enlightenment : Buddhism and Sex (1990) by John Stevens, p. 28

World , Dreams

“This world
A fading
Mountain echo
Void and
Unreal”

Ryōkan

Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf : Zen Poems of Ryokan (1993)

World , Mountain

“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

Zen Poetics of Ryokan (2006)

World , Nature , Water