Lu Tung Pin: Sojourning in Ta-yu mountains

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Sojourning in Ta-yu mountains

Lu Tung Pin, Lu Tung Pin poetry, Taoist, Taoist poetry, poetry, [TRADITION SUB2] poetry, poetry

by Lu Tung Pin
(755 - 805) Timeline

English version by
T. C. Lai

Original Language
Chinese

Taoist

8th Century

Sojourning in Ta-yu mountains --
Who converses with the white crane that comes flying?
How many times have the mountain people
Seen the winter plum-flowers blossoming?
Spring comes and goes,
Deep in fallen flowers and streams.
People are not aware
Of the many immortals around them.

Themes

Garden

Lotus

Mountain

Rose

Spring Blossom

Recommended Books

	The Eight Immortals of Taoism: Legends and Fables of Popular Taoism, by Man-Ho Kwok / Joanne O'Brien
	The Secret of the Golden Flower: The Classic Chinese Book of Life, by Lu Tung-pin
	Tales of the Taoist Immortals, by Eva Wong
	Tao of Health, Longevity, and Immortality: The Teachings of Immortals Chung and Lu, by Eva Wong

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