Tag Archives: Chinese poetry

Going to the Mountains – Chinese Poetry

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Karmen

I’m not sure why I’m drawn to Chinese poetry, I’m not a poet, don’t have a degree in English nor am I even a student of the arts other than appreciation. Chinese poetry, however, I not only enjoy, but can … Continue reading →

Lessons From the Tang

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Tiff

On Retirement Meeting, we dismount from our horses and drink wine. I inquire of your destination. You answer that you have no interest in this world And are retreating for rest in the Southern mountains. I would not ask you … Continue reading →

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Profound Thought from Chinese Poetry

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Karmen

This is a quote from the translator of a book of Chinese poetry who explains that the views of the poets are molded by the three basic Chinese philosophies: Lao Tzu (Taoism), Buddhism and Confucius. In aspiring to the larger … Continue reading →