WISE WOMEN’S SUTRA
(A poem of natural wisdom)
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In nature, Tao is boundless
The ultimate Tao: the origin of all creations
Heaven and earth are revelations of Kun and Qian
On earth, its forms are shown everywhere
Kun: Ying, soft, benevolence, water
Qian: Yang, strong, righteousness, hill
Mother’s kindness is Kun, Yin’s
reflection
Father’s firmness is the phenomenon of Yang,
Qian
The shapes of men and women differ
Their moral and functions are from the same
source
Hundreds of flowers bloom in lives
A human’s poetic meanings are sweet
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Women’s new sutra
First, understanding the Tao, to be a human
To enlighten the universe, life
To establish views of values
Knowing reasonableness, high wisdom intelligence
Mastering all laws, principles
Doubts are solved right away
The power of wisdom reveals
Knowing oneself, mind-body harmony
Truth of life is learned
Fate is in one’s hands
Character is heavy as a rock
3
The formula for positioning oneself, attending
to affairs
Strong within, soft without
Fidelity to parents: offering needs with
diligence and prudence
Caring for husbands: seeking for happiness and
contentment
Teaching children: modeling is the key word
Being friendly with neighbors: good manners,
modesty
Self-loving, knows shamefulness
Self-respecting, natural postures
Cultivating oneself, integrity in mind-body
Knowledge and experience wide, broad, deep
Self-confidence, engaging in thinking,
reflecting
A lifelong growth in skills and talents
Right conduct complies with moral principles
Humility and obedience are deeds’ norms
Truthful thoughts guide good deeds
Warm heart articulates kind words
4
Realizing truth is the base rock
To explore, to experiment with courage
A far vision, a big heart
Truth accompanies our lives
Approaching good: speaking, acting with care
When attending to affairs, hold kind thoughts
Sincerity, honest, value harmony
Helping others; giving priority to others
Do not fight for right and wrong
Respect, obedience, give
Petty things, do not fuss about
Tolerance avoids disasters
A large heart is not jealous of exemplars
Be humble, not arrogance
Giving more thanks, less complaint
Contentment, being reserved
Pursuing beauty is naturalness
A peaceful and indifferent mind
Language and words are elegant
Movements are gentle, unhurried
Appearance is with unnecessary decorations
Avoid heavy and vulgar make-ups
Clothes are clean, simple and lovely
Propriety, elegant, graceful
5
An open and selfless heart
Takes on the family and the nation’s duties
In silence, not self-praise
Extraordinary, yet ordinary
Family duties, job affairs
Managing homes with virtues, industry, thrifty
Morality of others first
Thousands of hardships, I am willing to take
Great love, affection of friendliness
Loving-kindness, without comparisons
Human destiny
Keep it
in mind at all times
The soul of a nation and an ethnicity
Loving nations, guarding homes
Bearing a heart of love and kindness
I take all the responsibilities in this world
To sacrifice, a heart of passions
Striving to fulfill dreams
Respect one’s career, no regrets
Love one’s post, enjoy without complaint
Self-independence plows hope
Self-confidence dares to win
Self-strengthening establishes life’s work
Self-discipline protects self-esteem
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Women’s new sutra
Wisdom intelligence writes a new piece
Spring, we spread kind seeds
Autumn, we collect golden harvests
Life’s poetic meaning is magnificent
Sunlight, youthfulness, spread
The dreams of many heroines
They are abundant and flourishing
Wisdom holds up ideals high
Poetic meanings are from naturalness
A life journey with capital letters
Happiness is blooming in gardens
By Shanlin-Tzu
