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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 235 by HAN SHAN

First Line: HERE'S A MESSAGE FOR THE FAITHFUL
Last Line: ALL YOU GET IS STUPID
Subject(s): BUDDHISM; CHINESE LITERATURE; IGNORANCE; BUDDHA; BUDDHISTS; DULLNESS; STUPDITY;
Here's a message for the faithful
what is it that you cherish
to find the Way to see your nature
your nature is naturally so
what Heaven bestows is perfect
looking for proof leads you astray
leaving the trunk to search among twigs
all you get is stupid



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