XVIII
When the quiet compassion
Of the way is abandoned,
Overt righteousness arises,
Hypocrisy close behind.
People only speak brotherly love
In the midst of family strife.
People only speak patriotism,
When the land is in chaos.
notes on zen
XVIII
When the quiet compassion
Of the way is abandoned,
Overt righteousness arises,
Hypocrisy close behind.
People only speak brotherly love
In the midst of family strife.
People only speak patriotism,
When the land is in chaos.