Daoist Scripture of Purity and Tranquility
- Translated by Livia Kohn, "The Taoist Experience: An Anthology." Albany, State University of New York Press, 1993; Qingjing Jing, Scripture of Purity and Tranquility, pp.24-29.
"In purity and tranquility,
Gradually enter the true Tao.
When the true Tao is entered,
It is realized.
Gradually enter the true Tao.
When the true Tao is entered,
It is realized.
Though we speak of "realized,"
Actually there is nothing to attain.
Rather, we speak of realization
When someone begins to transform the myriad beings.
Actually there is nothing to attain.
Rather, we speak of realization
When someone begins to transform the myriad beings.
Only who has properly understood this
Is worthy to transmit the sages' Tao.
Is worthy to transmit the sages' Tao.
The highest gentleman does not fight;
The lesser gentleman loves to fight.
Highest Virtue is free from Virtue;
Lesser Virtue clings to Virtue.
All clinging and attachments The lesser gentleman loves to fight.
Highest Virtue is free from Virtue;
Lesser Virtue clings to Virtue.
Have nothing to do with the Tao or the Virtue."
Beautiful image! Could you tell us who is he?
ReplyDeleteThe saint of longevity, Shou, sits inside the Sacred Peach. In his hands he holds a sacred peach and a dragon staff.
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