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]…

Quote by Matsuo Basho

Topics: Tranquility Quotes

The moon is brighter since the barn burned.

The moon is brighter since the barn burned.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you...

There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you...

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.

Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought.

Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

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.