“There is a Precious Mountain
Even the Seven Treasures cannot compare
A cold moon rises through the pines
Layer upon layer of bright clouds
How many towering peaks?
How many wandering miles?
The valley streams run clear
Happiness forever!”

—  Han-shan

Cold Mountain Transcendental Poetry

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Chinese monk and poet

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“Climb the steep Cold Mountain way
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The pines sigh though there is no wind
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“When you live on Cold Mountain long enough the autumns pass quickly
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