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ō첹


Born
in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
January 01, 1758

Died
January 01, 1831

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ō첹 Taigu (1758�1831) was a quiet and eccentric Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit. ō첹 is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence of Zen life.

ō첹 lived a very simple, pure life, and stories about his kindness and generosity abound. However, even though he lived his simple and pure life, he also displayed characteristics that under normal circumstances would be out of line for a normal monk.

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“Keep your heart clear
And transparent,
And you will
Never be bound.
A single disturbed thought
Creates ten thousand distractions.”
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

“Why do you so earnestly seek
the truth in distant places?
Look for delusion and truth in the
bottom of your own heart.”
Ryokan