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Daichi-zenji: Pitcher containing the moon

Danin Katagiri
Danin Katagiri (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“I burn incense
and sit alone in zazen
under a tall pine tree.
Wind blows cold dew
and wets my robe.
In the fifth watch,
I get up, go down
to the two ravines,
And bring back a pitcher
containing the moon.”
Daichi-zenji (1290-1366)
translated by Dainin Katagiri and Nonin Chowaney.

Rev. Nonin Chowaney of the Nebraska Zen Center
Rev. Nonin Chowaney of the Nebraska Zen Center (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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