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Toast haiku

In morning’s soft glow Warmth spreads with a gentle hum Ding, the toast is done

Light and shadow koan

A monk asked the Zen master, “In the interplay of light and shadow, where does the true self dwell?”

The three marks of existence

In a serene mountain monastery, Master Gento, known for his profound wisdom, dwelled in quiet contemplation. One day, a curious disciple approached him and asked, “Master Gento, can you teach...

Tranquil fields

Once, in a bustling village, there lived a diligent man named Koji. Day in and day out, he toiled in his rice fields, yet the yield seemed elusive. Frustration grew...

The dog's tail

In the same village where Master Gento lived, there was a villager known for his quick temper and constant frustration. He would often be seen arguing with his neighbors, grumbling...

This decaying leaf

In his travels through the countryside, Master Gento encountered a solitary figure named Isamu, who was known for his deep-seated negativity and depressive view of life. Isamu lived in a...