Ronnie Davis shares the life and poetry of Ryokan.
Long time sangha member Ronnie Davis visited from his home in Portland, and shared some of his favorite stories and poetry from Taigu Ryokan.
Taigu Ryokan was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and poet of the Edo period, known for his unconventional lifestyle and unadorned, deeply personal poetry. He lived as a hermit for much of his life, residing in a small hut near a mountain temple and relying on the generosity of others. This simple, unfettered existence is directly reflected in his poetry, which is characterized by its straightforward language and direct expression of emotion.
(https://allpoetry.com/Taigu-Ryokan)
