Matsuo Basho — Buddhism now (Reblog)

Matsuo Basho was one of the most famous Zen poets of Japan.

Matsuo Basho — Buddhism now

Haiku: Decay

a soft westerly
drys the line of dancing sheets –
rose petals tumble

Haiku: Delectation

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Rain on the water
Flame in the fire: elements
serve delectation

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Haiku: Giving Thanks to Dankness

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Dankness of the day
A moment’s contemplation
Stillness in the mind

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Datemaki, Japanese Traditional Pan-Fried Egg (Vegetarian) — Your Home for Homemade Japanese Food (Reblog)

This is a Japanese traditional New Year’s dish called Datemaki. It mainly contains egg and fish paste and has sweet taste and smooth texture. Today I use tofu as substitute for fish paste because tofu is easily available, it is delicious, and it becomes a great dish for people who follow vegetarian diet. For good […]

Datemaki, Japanese Traditional Pan-Fried Egg (Vegetarian) — Your Home for Homemade Japanese Food