08/17/2011

Zen of Vegetable Roots "Caigentan"

Chishen

Hold your principles as firm as the nine Dings of Taishan, 
then blame shall not fall upon you. 
Treat everything as fallen petals in flowing water. 
Let them disappear and you will find fun.

 

Renjie
People know how to read a book with words but not a book without words.  People know how to play a stringed instrument, but not one without strings. 

If you only know how to recognize something practical and nothing spiritual, how can you appreciate the wonders of music and books.

Asiawind

Aug 17, 2011 1:49:09 PM | Books, History, Philosophy, Religion

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