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The Kanshi Poem of Taigu Ryokan on the Laughing Buddha: Zen, Joy, and Simplicity
"The famous kanshi poem by the Zen monk-poet Taigu Ryokan regarding the Laughing Buddha (Hotei) serves as a profound meditation on the paradox of emptiness and abundance. In this poem, Ryokan highlights how Hotei’s tattered sack—though physically empty of worldly goods—is spiritually overflowing with the "Great Void" and compassion. The poem encapsulates the Zen ideal of "returning to the marketplace" with a joyful, non-attached spirit, teaching that true wealth is found in a heart free from "dust" or mental delusions. The Context of Taigu Ryokan and the Kanshi Tradition To understand the specific kanshi poem Ryokan wrote about the Laughing Bu..."
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