Ikkyu
Having no destination, I am never lost.Collection: Lost
Learn how to read the love letters sent by the wind and rain, the snow and moon.Collection: Rain
Many paths lead from the foot of the mountain, but at the peak we all gaze at the single bright moon.Collection: Inspirational
Become a Buddha? The mind can't do it. The body can't do it. Only what can't become a Buddha becomes a Buddha.Collection: Mind
Break open the cherry tree: where are the blossoms? Just wait for spring time to see how they bloom.Collection: Spring
Don't read the sutras - practice meditation. Don't take up the broom - practice meditation. Don't plant tea seeds - practice meditation.Collection: Practice
You do this, you do that You argue left, you argue right You come down, you go up This person says no, you say yes Back and forth You are happy You are really happyCollection: Happiness
I and other humans no difference.Collection: Differences
The salvation of birds and beasts, oneself included - this is the object of Shakyamuni's religious austerities.Collection: Religious