Zen poetry full of artistic conception
Zen poetry full of artistic conception
1. All opportunities disappear, only then can we recognize our true selves.
—& mdash; Han Shan's "Three Hundred and Three Poems"
2. Worry in the world is not wealth, but in reality, it is entertainment.
—& mdash; Bai Juyi's "The Old Man"
3. The age of Huakong is slowly rising, and the heart is melodious and leisurely.
—& mdash; Zhang Jiuling's "Idle Looking at Words in the High Studio"
4. Until now, my lonely Zen heart has been lingering, letting the peach blossoms and willow catkins breeze.
—& mdash; Qibai's "Sending to Master Jing of Nanshan Mountain"
5. Although there is a way down, there is no intention of returning.
—& mdash; Qi Ji's "Farewell to the Elderly Who Admire the Scenery of the Mountains"
6. Sales and gatherings are all illusions, and the world is filled with idle talk and hustle and bustle.
—& mdash; Han Xuan's "Sending to Zen Master"
7. When you have not yet realized your illness, you must get rid of it. After knowing the emptiness, do not rely on it.
—& mdash; Bai Juyi's "Farewell to Li Chuzhou"
8. Wishing to know without reason, without a trace in the heart.
—& mdash; Xu Zaisi's "Order of Winning Gui"
9. The light clouds and the moon are even brighter, and the golden comb is idle.
—& mdash; Liu Yuxi's "Pei Shilang, Grand Yin, Leaving Wine in the Snow..."
10. Waiwai, let go of life and death.
—& mdash; Bai Juyi's "Gift of a Straight Spool"
11. Although the Tao is clear and all are dreams, those who should return it will have no worries.
—& mdash; Fang Gan's "Three Poems of Sensation"
12. In all kinds of adversity, please do not ask, for self pity is already empty.
—& mdash; Yuan Zhen's "Poem on Rewarding Joyful Heaven and Obtaining Micro Achievements: Understanding the Causes and Achievements of Tongzhou Affairs"
13. How can we live in the emptiness? The emptiness is also dust.
—& mdash; Tang&midtot; Li Xian's "To the Mountain Monk"
14. Although wildness is a guest, Zen mind is home.
—& mdash; Tang&midtot; Chu Mo's "Farewell to the Monk on a Journey to the Western Regions"
15. A little spiritual light follows the setting sun, and all dust is like floating clouds.
The world is full of people.
—& mdash; Song&middle; Jingyuan's Memories of Jiangnan
16. Without leaving, without coming, without dwelling in the middle or inside.
—& mdash; Tang&midtot; Shi De's "Poetry"
17. The hustle and bustle scatter the fragrance and dust, while the merciless stream of grass flows from spring.
—& mdash; Tang&midtot; Du Mu's "Jin Gu Yuan"
18. When will the joys and sorrows come, and when will I rest.
The path of life and death is long and winding.
—& mdash; Song&middle; Jingyuan's "Memories of Jiangnan and Middot; Sadness and Sorrow"
19. The relationship between stream flowers and Zen is also forgotten
—& mdash; Tang&midtot; Liu Changqing's "Searching for a Taoist in Nanxi"
20. The water and moon share the Zen meaning, while the mountains and clouds harbor the wilderness sentiment.
—& mdash; Song&middle; Shi Wen: "Youke"