Wang Wei is one of the three great poets in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. He is known to all ages. Wang Wei has more than 400 existing poems, many of which have been included in textbooks as compulsory poems.
Among them, my retreat in Zhongnanshan is one of Wang Wei's most famous poems. The Zen of this poem is vividly reflected, and the truth behind it is even more thought-provoking. Only one sentence "I will walk until the water checks my way, and then sit and watch the rising clouds" contains a profound philosophy of life.
Literally, this sentence probably means that I walked all the way with my heart and unconsciously reached the end of the current, so I just sat down and watched the changes of the cloud.
Many people think that this is just a simple poem about scenery, but they don't know that it contains profound philosophy of life and reveals a superb realm of life.
Wang Wei followed the water, indicating that he followed the natural state of mind. He experienced the ups and downs of life and saw the prosperity of life. At this time, Wang Wei has understood that prosperity is a dream, and only plain is the most real.
In today's fast-paced life, people don't even have time to stop and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the roadside, abandon all kinds of dust, cultivate an empty and quiet heart, and look at life with a relaxed attitude.
Flowing water and clouds always symbolize a carefree and optimistic attitude. Stop and have a look when you are free, and follow your heart, without being too deliberate. Look at the court, bloom flowers fall, look up at the clouds, listen to the clear water gurgling in the distance, relax, no pressure.
Look down on all kinds of fame and fortune, and keep a suddenly enlightened attitude towards everything, so as to get inner peace and no negative energy will affect your mood.
Wang Wei was the most accomplished Buddhist poet in the Tang Dynasty. He spent half his life in ups and downs, then saw through the prosperity of the world, learned to let go of all kinds of things in the world, and finally got the happiness in the world. Reading his poems always gives people a feeling of peace of mind.