RYŌKAN

The breath going out, the breath coming in

over and then over again

know that this is itself the proof

that this world never ends

—Ryōkan

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It was a beautiful day. It was a challenging day.

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I spent time studying the poetry of Ryōkan. I spent time with The Child. I spent time sitting with my South Sound Zen sangha. I spent time in pain. I spent time reading.

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Another translation: 

Out breath

and in breath

know that they are

proof that the world

is inexhaustible.