21 Quotes by Ikkyu

Many paths lead from the foot of the mountain, but at the peak we all gaze at the single bright moon.

Every day, priests minutely examine the Dharma And endlessly chant complicated sutras.Before doing that, though, they should learnHow to read the love letters sent by The wind and rain, the snow and moon.

I'd love to give you somethingbut what would help?

clouds very high looknot one word helped them get up there

born born everything is always bornthinking about it try not to

Having no destination, I am never lost.

Learn how to read the love letters sent by the wind and rain, the snow and moon.

Become a Buddha? The mind can’t do it. The body can’t do it. Only what can’t become a Buddha becomes a Buddha.

Don’t read the sutras – practice meditation. Don’t take up the broom – practice meditation. Don’t plant tea seeds – practice meditation.