A Reflective and Playful New Year’s Reprieve in the Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan

PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR’S DAY People make elaborate offerings to the Buddha. In my hut I dedicate a painted rice cake. – Ryokan (1758 – 1831) If you’re feeling at all overwhelmed in facing the New Year, turning to … Continue reading “A Reflective and Playful New Year’s Reprieve in the Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan”