掌中の月は 本物の月より明るい
The moon in one's palm shines brighter than the one in the sky
Matsuo Bashō, 17th century haiku master
Interpretations
The paradox of emptiness (空) in Zen indicates that the fullest experience of reality comes through accepting its illusory nature. True understanding requires transcending the dualisms of real/imagined, fullness/emptiness.
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