Sangha Voices - Guzan - Playing the Fool: Following Ryōkan's Example

Ryōkan was a well-known 18th century Zen monk, poet, calligrapher, and hermit. In his Dharma name, Guzan shares the "gu" (which translates to "fool") with the "gu" in Taigu "Great Fool" Ryōkan's name. Inspired by this common theme, Guzan shares many stories from Ryōkan's life - stories that redefine and illustrate what it truly means to play the fool. How can we bring these qualities of freedom, natural authenticity, skillful honesty, and unpretentious humility into our practice and our lives?   If Ryōkan can, so can you.