leave the world behind

I’ve left the world far behind,
My robe is covered with moss;
A small bundle of firewood burns,
Brightening the night.

~ Ryokan (1758-1831)

This entry was written by Rae , posted on Wednesday February 18 2009 at 12:02 pm , filed under koan, zen and tagged . Bookmark the permalink . Post a comment below or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

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