1. The kindness of the Master is greater than heaven and earth, and is more important than parents. ——"Qinqiu" by Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty
Translation: The enlightened teacher has been as kind to me as a mountain, which is simply greater than the breadth of heaven and earth, and even more than my father has given me.
2. Donggong Bai Shuzi, Nansi Yuan Zen Master. Where to meet each other far away, when there is nothing in mind. ——"Yuanshi" Tang·Bai Juyi
Translation: When can I, who is an official in the court, and Zen Master Ziyuan in Nan Temple meet again? Probably until I have no more worldly things in my mind.
3. New bamboo branches are higher than old bamboo branches, all because of the support of old stems. ——"Hsinchu" Qing Dynasty·Zheng Banqiao
Translation: Newly grown bamboos are taller than old bamboos, and their growth is entirely supported by old branches.
4. Those who drink from its flow will remember its source, and remember my teacher when learning from it. ——"Zheng Tiao Qu" by Yu Xin of the Southern and Northern Dynasties
Translation: When I drink the water from the river, I think of the source of the river. When I achieve success in my studies, I will thank my teacher.
5. Once a teacher, always a father. ——Luo Zhenyu, Qing Dynasty, "The Lost Book of Mingsha Shishi - Taigong Tutor"
Translation: Even if your teacher only teaches you for one day, you should treat him as your father for the rest of your life. It is a metaphor that you should respect your teacher as much as you treat your father.