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The Thief and the Moon: From Ryokan to Franco Bolelli (Patreon)

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The Thief and the Moon: From Ryokan to Franco Bolelli

There's a story about Zen master Ryokan that goes something like this: Ryokan owned hardly anything and lived in a tiny hut at the foot of a beautiful mountain. 'Frugality' doesn't even begin to describe his lifestyle. This was bad news for the thief who once broke into his hut only to find out there was nothing worth stealing.