Sit-in: The so-called "quietness" is to wait and see, which is the opposite of impetuousness. Silence is the basis of outlook, and outlook is to appreciate with one's own perceptual mind. Wonderful: in short, it is a profound and mysterious truth. Heaven and earth: it means natural harmony.
Second, how happy life is; All you want is half satisfaction.
This couplet is in Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. Its language is simple and straightforward, but it contains profound philosophy of life. Everything is only "half satisfied", especially the elderly who have reached their twilight years. They should look down on trifles, keep their eyes open and pursue a "semi-satisfactory" life calmly. Because the pursuit of a "semi-satisfied" life is not helplessness and negativity, but an open-mindedness and wisdom.
Third, Gan Kun left me quiet, rich and famous.
This couplet comes from Xiangshan Temple, and Gankun means heaven and earth. The world is quiet and I am quiet, and chasing fame and profit will make people busy.
Fourth, how can I do what I want to do, but I want to be innocent.
This couplet is encouraged by Liu Bowen. It tells us a truth: in this world, everything can't be perfect, but if you want to be a person with a clear conscience, you have nothing to be ashamed of.
Fifth, the sage's esophagus reflects things, and the sage has a taste.
This couplet is from Zong Bing's Preface to Landscape Painting in Southern Dynasties. "Reflecting things with Tao" means that we should have our own complete subjective realm when reflecting nature. "Honesty" is the requirement for the aesthetic mind of the experiencer. The so-called "true taste" means that the aesthetic subject does not aim at utility, and has a clear and pure feeling of wanting nothing.
Sixth, the sea is full of rivers, with great tolerance; This wall stands tall, but it is rigid without desire.
This couplet was written by Lin Zexu, a politician in the late Qing Dynasty, when he was governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. It means: the sea contains hundreds of rivers because of its wide measurement; The mountain is so tall and straight because there is no worldly desire to intrigue.