The dragon is prosperous, and spring is full of the world. With the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, we have a yearning for a better life and ushered in a new year full of hope and vitality. On this festive occasion, we have specially created ten "Heart Sutra" blessing couplets, integrating traditional culture with modern aesthetics to send you the most sincere blessings. These Spring Festival couplets not only carry our best wishes for the New Year, but also contain the wisdom and philosophy of the Heart Sutra, hoping to bring you spiritual enlightenment and nourishment.
The following will try to integrate the classic sentences of the Heart Sutra into the Spring Festival couplets of the Year of the Dragon in the New Year, with a paraphrase:
The first one
Shanglian: If the dragon is like shining on the five aggregates, you can freely contemplate the emptiness of the mind.
Downlink: Feng Wu Bodhi travels to the deep realm, and there is no hanging and no obstacle to the New Year.
Horizontal batch: Prajna is at ease.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the image of the dragon as a metaphor for the wisdom of Prajna, which can gain insight into the essence of emptiness in the five aggregates; The following couplet uses the phoenix dance as a metaphor to describe the practice on the Bodhi Path, and the state of mind is free and unhindered. Horizontal Batch Summary: Practitioners reach the state of inner freedom through Prajna wisdom and welcome the arrival of the new year.
The second
Shanglian: The dragon soars and the sea of clouds is unhindered, and the color and emptiness are the only ones to understand the true meaning.
Downlink: People spend spring and autumn at ease, and stay away from upside down.
Horizontal batch: Enlightenment is free.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the dragon and the sea of clouds as a metaphor to express that the practitioner has no obstacles in the process of cultivation, and at the same time realizes the true meaning of color and emptiness; The lower link refers to the fact that people are at ease in their daily lives, away from upside-down dreams, and able to see the true face of the Buddha. Summarizing the state of self-esteem through practice and comprehension, practitioners attain a state of freedom.
The third
Shanglian: Longyou is hollow and has no hanging, and I see that the five aggregates are not mine.
Downlink: If people live in the world, Nirvana is endlessly happy.
Horizontal batch: the heart is not hanging.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the metaphor of the dragon swimming in the void to describe the practitioner's inner unhindered and able to perceive the truth that the five aggregates are not owned by me; The next link refers to the fact that people practice Prajna wisdom in the world, and eventually attain the state of nirvana and enjoy endless pleasures. Summarizing the ultimate liberation that the practitioner achieves through the absence of mental attachments and the practice of prajna.
Fourth
Shanglian: Longteng Shengshi has no fear, no life and no destruction.
Downlink: People enjoy the boundless blessings of peace, such as coming to Tibet to see the true meaning.
Horizontal batch: Shengshi Taiping.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the dragon and the prosperous era as a metaphor to express the freedom of the practitioner's inner fearlessness and transcendence of the cycle of life and death; The following link refers to the fact that people enjoy boundless blessings in a peaceful and prosperous world, and they can see the true meaning in the Tibetan Nyorai. Summarize the joy of practitioners and sentient beings witnessing the truth together in the prosperity and peace.
Fifth
Shanglian: The dragon dance in the New Year follows the law, and there is no appearance and no action to understand the truth.
Downlink: People have no obstacle to the festival, and karma is illusory.
Horizontal batch: New Year's enlightenment.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the Dragon Dance as a metaphor for the New Year, describing the practitioner's insight into the non-appearance and non-action nature of the world's laws during the Spring Festival; The next link refers to the fact that people keep their hearts clean when celebrating the festive season, and recognize the illusory nature of karma. Summarizing the joy of practitioners and sentient beings in comprehending the truth together on the occasion of the New Year.
Sixth
Shanglian: The dragon is like paramita, and when it is deep, it shines on the emptiness of the five aggregates.
Downlink: Phoenix Dance Bodhisattva realm, the heart has no place to live in the spring and autumn.
Horizontal batch: Prajna Phoenix Dance.
Interpretation: The above section depicts the dragon practicing Prajnaparamita and going deep into it to see that the five aggregates are empty; The next link uses the phoenix dance as a metaphor for practitioners on the Bodhi Path, with no attachment to their state of mind, and they spend their years freely. The horizontal criticism emphasizes the combination of Prajna wisdom and a comfortable state of mind.
The seventh
Shanglian: The dragon travels to the four seas without a dwelling heart, and the laws are like dreams.
Downlink: People live their lives and do good deeds, and cause and effect are not in vain to cultivate good karma.
Horizontal batch: Wide good match.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the dragon to travel to the four seas as a metaphor for the practitioner's state of mind without attachment, and his insight into the world's laws is like a dream; The following link reminds people to be active in their limited lives, and at the same time recognize the reality of karma and strive to cultivate good karma. Summarize the grand wish of traveling to the four seas and cultivating good karma.
The eighth
Shanglian: The dragon is prosperous, and it is not born or destroyed.
Downlink: People enjoy peace and ease, and spend time without hanging.
Horizontal batch: prosperous times.
Interpretation: The Shanglian is based on the background of the prosperous era of the dragon, emphasizing the practitioner's insight into the true essence of life - the immortal and immortal Nyolaizang; The following line describes people enjoying inner freedom and tranquility in a peaceful and prosperous world, spending time without hindrance. Horizontal batch summary of practitioners and sentient beings in the prosperous world to witness the joy of Nyolaizang.
The ninth
Shanglian: The dragon dance is at ease in the new year, and it can remove all suffering.
Downlink: People spend the festival full of blessings, and the Bodhisattva protects the mind.
Horizontal batch: New Year's protection.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the dragon dance as a metaphor for the New Year, expressing the inner freedom and joy of the practitioner, which can eliminate all suffering; The following couplet reminds people to feel full of blessings when celebrating the festive season, and at the same time to receive the protection and blessings of the Bodhisattva of Avalokiteshvara. The horizontal criticism emphasizes the mutual induction and support between practitioners and bodhisattvas during the Spring Festival.
The tenth
Shanglian: The dragon is fearless and far away from the upside-down dream.
Downlink: People live a long life of happiness in the world, according to Prajnaparamita.
Horizontal batch: the sea of clouds.
Interpretation: The upper couplet depicts a dragon churning in a sea of clouds, which is a metaphor for the practitioner's fearlessness in his heart, far away from the realm of upside-down dreams; The lower link emphasizes that people rely on the power of Prajnaparamita in their worldly practice and attain endless blessings. Summarizing the wisdom of Prajna in the world, practitioners and sentient beings rely on the wisdom of Prajna to overcome all difficulties and pervert dreams.
When the bell of the Year of the Dragon rings, with the warmth and vitality of the spring breeze, we sincerely hope that these ten blessing couplets that integrate the wisdom of the Heart Sutra can turn into a bright light to illuminate every day of your new year. May they not only decorate your home, but also warm your heart and bring you endless joy and strength. In this hopeful Year of the Dragon, may your career take off like a dragon, your family will be harmonious and happy, your heart will be full of sunshine, and your feet will grow lotus step by step. I wish you a prosperous Year of the Dragon, good luck, good life and good health, and a smile on your face!
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