2月3日

王維禪詩 ─ 過香積寺
唐 王維 ( 699~759 )

不知香積寺，數里入雲峰；
古木無人徑，深山何處鐘？
泉聲咽危石，日色冷青松；
薄暮空潭曲，安禪制毒龍。

──選自《全唐詩》

February 3rd

Chan Poems of Wang Wei - Passing by Xiangji Temple
Wang Wei (699 - 759, Tang Dynasty)
English translation: Miao Guang

Not knowing Xiangji Temple's whereabouts,
I am miles into the misty peak.
Across the ancient woods without any footpath,
Where in the deep mountains is the bell toll from?
Springs whimper against lofty rocks,
Rays of the sun chill over the green pines.
At dusk, beside a secluded yet peaceful pond,
I quietly meditate to tame the poisonous dragon.

── from Quan Tang Shi (Complete Collection of Tang Poems)