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


Zen Poetics of Ryokan (2006)

Ryōkan Quotes

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

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

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

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