THOUGHTS ABOUT DEATH BROUGHT BY OVER-WORK

 

THOUGHTS ABOUT DEATH CAUSED BY OVER-WORK

(A poem of natural moral wisdom)

 

The energy of a human body, far from limitless

The size of a human heart, a far distance

When a human body is able to carry ninety-nine pounds,

A human heart shall not hold a burden of a thousand

The value of life is rooted upon appropriateness

Comparing others with one’s own desire, illusionary fantasy

Wisdom intelligence does not reveal, a heart demon is rampant

Illuminate Tao, understand Te, a heroic folk

 

By Shanlin-Tzu

RAIN

 

RAIN

(A poem of natural moral wisdom)

 

Fine rain is bathing melting snow

Breeze sends warmth, spring comes

Swallows return, rosy clouds circle around

Hiding sprouts long for moistening, green

 

By Shanlin-Tzu

 

 

THE HOTEL GUEST TAKES HIS OWN LIFE, THE ROOM IN FLAME

 

THE HOTEL GUEST TAKES HIS OWN LIFE, THE ROOM IN FLAME

(A poem of natural moral wisdom)

 

A traveling passenger checks into a hotel room

At mid night, he sets a fire, the room in flame

Does this guest break the law?

Who is responsible for the economic losses?

As traveling passengers, we spend lives

Father and mother are the landlords, give mercies

Some foolish people take their own lives

No loyalty, no filial piety, extreme selfishness

They do not know that their lives belong to others

Value of life is rooted in sacrifice

Obscure the Tao, conceal the Te, heavy selfish illusions

How can we stand in the world, and foremost, be a person?

By Shanlin-Tzu

YOUTH IS NATURALLY EUIPPED WITH TAO AND TE

 

YOUTH IS NATURALLY EUIPPED WITH TAO AND TE

(A poem of natural moral wisdom)

 

Nature is boundless: the body of Tao, Te

Dynamic creatures are complete: the collection of Tao, Te

The sun, moon, stars: hanging Tao, Te

Hills, rivers, grand earth: apparatus of Tao, Te

The original life source: roots of Tao, Te

The heart of society: the system of Tao, Te

What is the need to spend life, look for trouble, search for Tao, Te?

Youth is naturally equipped with Tao, Te

By Shanlin-Tzu

BLOOMING YOUTH IS SPENT IN NATURALNESS

BLOOMING YOUTH IS SPENT IN NATURALNESS

(A poem of natural moral wisdom)

 

The sun is up, the moon is down: a natural system

Tides rise, tides fall: a natural law

Winter leaves, Spring comes: a natural change

Flowers bloom, flowers withering: a natural being

Obscure the Tao, conceal the Te, launch selfish illusions

Bring pain, annoyance and worry to youthful years

Blooming youth should be spent in naturalness

The truth of purity, freedom and contentment

 

By Shanlin-Tzu