Wooden Buddha – 23rd March 2026

How much is too much

for a wooden Buddha?

Can it be measured

and weighed

as if it is just

another capitalistic choice?

Surely there is no price

too high or too low

for do we even know 

if there is a wooden Buddha

for sale

If everything is an illusion

and attachment leads to suffering

would it be a wise purchase

or would we be better off

letting it go?

Today’s inspiration comes from a quote from the Hobonichi HON 2026 by Ken Kagami. He wanted to buy the Buddha but thought it too expensive. He asked his daughter what to do and she said “If you want it, then buy it”. So he did.

Is this a bed, art or a giant tin can? What is real? Are any of us here?

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