Ryokan Taigu Born : November 2, 1758 Died : February 18, 1831 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Ryokan Taigu With no mind, flowers lure the butterfly; With no mind, the butterfly visits the blossoms. Yet when flowers bloom, the butterfly comes; When the butterfly comes, the flowers bloom. Ryokan Taigu buddhist butterfly flower You must rise above Ryokan Taigu covering brightness clouds