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while living

While we’ve lived our lives
they’ve survived to still blossom,
these old cherry trees

Basho

Narrow Road to the Interior & Other writings
translated by Sam Hamill


March 12, 2010 - Posted by 108zenbooks | Eastern Teachers | ,

4 Comments »

  1. I haven’t commented this week, Genju, but I have thoroughly read each of your posts and have valued them. Thank you for the care you put into them!

    Barry

    Comment by Barry Briggs | March 12, 2010 | Reply

    • Thank you too, my friend! Your teachings have been invaluable!

      Comment by Genju | March 12, 2010 | Reply

  2. Ah! the resiliency of the human spirit . . . I never cease to be amazed.

    Comment by Marguerite Manteau-Rao | March 13, 2010 | Reply

    • Amazing, isn’t it!? Glad to read of your travels. Shantum is an awesome teacher and India requires resilience! :-D

      Comment by Genju | March 14, 2010 | Reply


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