Zen Mind - Thinking Non-Thinking

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.
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Ryokan
[From the book "The Zen Poems of Ryokan"]

桜梅桃李 (Oubaitori)
Meaning: This Japanese phrase refers to four types of trees—cherry (桜, sakura), plum (梅, ume), peach (桃, momo), and apricot (李, uri)—each of which produces distinct flowers and fruits. The concept behind oubaitori is that these trees do not compete or compare with one another; instead, they each bloom in their own unique way, symbolizing individuality, diversity and non-comparison.

十人十色 (Juunin Toiro)
Meaning: This phrase means "ten people, ten colors," signifying that everyone has their own preferences, characteristics, and way of being. More commonly used in Japanese culture, this phrase celebrates human diversity and acknowledges that everyone is unique.

met(h)ta

if you’re buddhist and you know it, clap one hand.