第一門

門戶之見執著偏頗
門外俗漢不通道理
門可羅雀訪客稀少
門內玄機不甚了解
門禁森嚴政經重地
門下食客謀事顧問
門生故舊多年情誼
門庭若市必有所求
門無雜客交遊謹慎
門第高宅富貴人家
門開待客歡迎貴賓
門當戶對彼此平等
門戶開放廣納人才
門庭廣大人事來往
門不閉戶社會安全
門上聯語善緣好話
門前柏樹趙州禪學
門裡門外道行不同
門口彌勒歡天喜地
門門見道萬家生佛

First Door—Gate

Gated in one’s view: biased and partisan.
Gate with a vulgar man outside: unreasonable.
Gate visited only by sparrows: few visitors.
Gate with hidden secrets: not easily understood.
Gate heavily-guarded: central political and economic districts.
Gateway providers: found among your house guests.
Gate of long-term camaraderie: students and friends.
Gate swarmed with visitors: coming with intentions.
Gate kept without loiterers: cautious relationships.
Gate of pedigree: nobility and celebrity.
Gate open to customers: welcoming guests.
Gate of equality: families of equal standing.
Gate of an open door policy: widely receiving talents.
Gateway that is vast: people coming and going.
Gates need not be closed: a safe society.
Gateway couplet: auspicious and good wishes.
Gateway cypress: Chaozhou’s Chan story.
Gate in, gate out: different levels of attainment.
Gateway Maitreya statue: a symbol of joy.
Gate after gate: buddhas emerging from every home.