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Sending Off a Person
Author: Liu Changqing
Poem Title: Sending Off a Person
A mountain monk comes with a qin,
Playing a clear tune under the moon.
When the heart is calm, it naturally feels cool,
The pine wind fills the sleeves of his robe.
This poem was written by Tang Dynasty poet Liu Changqing and expresses the poet's admiration for the monk's simple life.
"The mountain monk comes with a qin": The poet describes a mountain monk visiting while carrying an ancient qin, where "mountain monk" refers to a monk living in the mountains, and "holding the qin" vividly depicts the close relationship between the monk and the instrument.
"Playing a clear tune under the moon": Under the moonlight, the mountain monk plays an elegant and refreshing melody; "clear tune" signifies that the melody is pure and refined.
"When the heart is calm, it naturally feels cool": The poet conveys a state of mind where inner peace brings a sense of coolness, even in hot summer days.
"The pine wind fills the sleeves of his robe": The sound of the wind through the pine trees brushes against the monk's sleeves, symbolizing freshness and tranquility in the mountains.
Through the depiction of the mountain monk playing the qin, the poem conveys the poet's longing for and appreciation of a simple, tranquil life. The language in this poem is concise yet rich in imagery, reflecting Liu Changqing's poetic style.
Story Title: Ling Che and the Monk's Connection with Music
My hometown is picturesque.
Surrounded by mountains, clear waters abound.
Behind the village stands a towering mountain, majestic and upright.
On this mountain is a temple, where there lives a monk named Zhi Yuan.
The Zhi Yuan Monk is very famous in the surrounding villages because of his skill with the guqin. It is said that his music sounds like heavenly melodies, bringing joy to anyone who hears it. The Zhi Yuan Monk lives in the temple year-round and rarely comes down, so if we want to hear him play, we must go up the mountain to the temple. However, there are few monks in the temple, the journey is long, and the climb is difficult, so many young people in the village have never had the chance to hear him play.
One day, I heard that the Zhi Yuan Monk would come down to the village to play. Upon hearing this news, I was very excited and went early to wait at the village entrance. After a long wait, I finally saw the Zhi Yuan Monk arrive in the village. He found a large tree and set up his guqin beneath it. The guqin was ancient and elegant, its body painted black with a subtle sheen, showing signs of age.
The Zhi Yuan Monk tuned the strings and began to play. The sound of the guqin was melodious and clear, like a mountain spring flowing or a gentle breeze brushing against my face, refreshing my spirit. The music was so enchanting that I felt as if I could see the morning mist drifting through the mountains. I saw flowers blooming brightly under the sunlight in the mountains. I saw a winding stream meandering through the hills, cleansing every corner of my soul.
I couldn't help but become immersed in this beautiful music, feeling a sense of tranquility within me. It was as if a cool breeze had blown into my heart, dispersing all my worries and leaving me with an overwhelming sense of peace and joy. I couldn't help but exclaim, "How beautiful it sounds!"
The Zhi Yuan Monk played with both hands, his fingertips dancing over the strings like fairies leaping about, captivating my heart. When the piece ended, I remained entranced, unable to pull myself away. The Zhi Yuan Monk looked up at me with calm and gentle eyes. I couldn't help but feel admiration and bowed to him, saying, "Master, you play so wonderfully!"
The Zhi Yuan Monk smiled slightly and said, "Ling Che, I'm glad you enjoyed it." I nodded vigorously and replied, "Master, I really liked it." The Zhi Yuan Monk chuckled softly and said, "Ling Che, music can calm the heart; I hope you can come often to listen to me play."
The sound of Zhi Yuan Monk's guqin provided me with a wonderful experience. After listening to Zhi Yuan Monk's music, I made up my mind to learn to play the guqin from him. When I shared my thoughts with Zhi Yuan Monk, he looked at me with a smile and gently nodded.
Zhi Yuan Monk smiled and said, "Ling Che, if you want to learn, I will naturally teach you." His voice was soft and gentle, like a breath of spring wind, making me feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. I smiled happily and said, "Master, thank you!" Zhi Yuan Monk gently shook his head and replied, "Ling Che, you don't need to thank me; it is my honor to teach you to play the guqin."
Zhi Yuan Monk told me that only those with a calm mind can produce the most beautiful sounds on the guqin. I couldn't help but sigh; it turns out that playing the guqin requires not only finger skills but also spiritual cultivation. His agreement boosted my confidence, and I decided to follow Zhi Yuan Monk closely to learn how to play.
From then on, I visited Zhi Yuan Monk every day to practice under his guidance. At first, I always found it hard to calm my mind; I was constantly disturbed by external noises and couldn't immerse myself in the music. Zhi Yuan Monk patiently taught me that I must calm my spirit in order to play more beautifully.
Gradually, I learned how to control my emotions and no longer let external factors affect me. Whenever I calmed my mind, I could better appreciate the beauty of the music. Slowly, I realized that both playing the guqin and living life require a tranquil heart. I began to focus on spiritual cultivation, and over time, I found myself becoming increasingly calm and focused.
Under Zhi Yuan Monk's guidance, my guqin playing became more and more beautiful; I seemed to feel the soul of the music. I understood that the sound of the guqin is indeed a magical thing. The music can not only relax one's mood but also purify one's soul. All of this is thanks to Zhi Yuan Monk's teachings and selfless help.
I am filled with gratitude for Zhi Yuan Monk; I know that being able to learn such beautiful music is entirely due to his patient instruction and selfless assistance. Zhi Yuan Monk is a true master; his wisdom and kindness will forever shine brightly in my life.
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