Books
Quotes
Blog
Author Program
Sign In
Sign Up
Why do you so earnestly seek the truth in distant places? Look for delusion and truth in the bottom of your own heart.
— Ryokan
Tags: truth, searching, purpose, meaning

Other Quotes by "Ryokan"

Too lazy to be ambitious, I let the world take care of itself. Ten days' worth of rice in my bag; a bundle of twigs by the fireplace. Why chatter about delusion and enlightenment? Listening to the night rain on my roof, I sit comfortably, with both legs stretched out.
— Ryokan
Tags: zen-monk, zen, seers, ryokan, poetry, poems, poem, philosophy, philosophers, monk, japanese, japan, hermit, buddhist, buddhism
View More by "Ryokan"
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Community Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
© WSIRN 2025, Made with ❤ in Tokyo & Bali.