Maxioms by Matsuo Basho
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.
The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.
The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.
Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.
Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.
Sabi is the color of haikai. It is different from tranquility. For example, if an old man dresses up in read more
Sabi is the color of haikai. It is different from tranquility. For example, if an old man dresses up in armor and helmet and goes to the battlefield, or in colorful brocade kimono, attending (his lord) at a banquet, [sabi] is like this old figure.