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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 209 by HAN SHAN

First Line: WHEN WATER IS SO CLEAR IT SPARKLES
Last Line: FROM SUCH AWARENESS NOTHING HIDES
Subject(s): CHINESE LITERATURE; QUIET LIFE;
When water is so clear it sparkles
you can see the bottom without effort
when your mind doesn't have a goal
no circumstance can distract you
once your mind doesn't chase illusions
even a kalpa holds no changes
if you can be so aware
from such awareness nothing hides



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