Paul Reps

was an American artist, poet, and writer. He is best known for his unconventional poetry inspired by haiku, which has been published since 1939. He is considered one of the first American haiku poets.

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Ten Bulls

Here is an old tale that is part of the Zen tradition. The man heading out to search for the bull is traditionally interpreted as embarking on a quest to look for one’s true nature. But there is nothing wrong with understanding the symbolism of the bull in a different way.

Kuòān Shīyuăn