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THE POEMS OF COLD MOUNTAIN: 164 by HAN SHAN

First Line: BOYS AND GROWN-UP MEN
Last Line: REALIZE THE MIND IS KING
Subject(s): BUDDHISM; CHINESE LITERATURE; BUDDHA; BUDDHISTS;

Boys and grown-up men
when you act don't be rash
be firm and iron-willed
stay on the Bodhi Path
don't take any side roads
if you do you'll suffer in vain
and don't go searching for buddhahood
realize the mind is king



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