The bamboo without a heart, the extraneous branches, the sadness is endless
Beginning with Tang Yin's unique and talented couplet, a philosophical picture is presented in front of our eyes: "Bamboo has no heart, but it is not a branch." The lower part of this couplet is even more emotional.
This concise and deep text seems to open a picture full of Zen, outlining the impermanence of life and the twists and turns of fate. In this thought-provoking topic, we will take a closer look at the artistic conception expressed in this couplet, and the philosophical connotations thereof.
Bamboo has no heart, but there are branches, this simple description contains a profound philosophy of life, and people can't help but feel the impermanence of fate. Perhaps, the picture presented by this couplet can trigger us to reflect on life, and let us feel a deep peace in the chaotic world.
Let me take you into this realm of reflection composed of bamboo shadows and mindlessness, and appreciate the Zen and philosophy in it.
At the age of 28, Tang Bohu became the top student in high school and became the focus of attention at that time. For a young talent under the age of 30, this is a major turning point in his life, and his future is bright.
In the examination room, Tang Bohu stood out with his talent and unique point of view, ranking first. Compared with other candidates, his essays are more fluent and his views are more open, which shows his excellence in knowledge and cultivation.
In that era of pride in the imperial examination, the champion was undoubtedly the highest praise for his knowledge, talent, and future prospects. "
For Tang Bohu, this is not only an honor, but also a mission. When he put on the champion clothes of carbon black and stood at the peak of the examination room to accept the applause of everyone, his heart was excited, but also a sense of mission to share worries for the country.
He thought that he would eventually have the opportunity to make some contributions to the people of this land through this honor. However, after all, he is just an ordinary man, and after high school, Tang Bohu will also have his own troubles.
When the moon and stars are scarce, he will also taste the shortness of life alone and figure out the unknown of the future. However, every time he thought of the mountains and rivers of the motherland and the sufferings of the people, he once again rekindled his determination to serve the country.
It is with such beliefs and ambitions that Tang Bohu did his best to prepare for the challenges of the next year's examination. He is convinced that the road ahead will be brighter and brighter.
Tang Bohu took the exam with confidence, but what he did not foresee was that a sudden change would change his fate. On the eve of the examination, the Xu Jingke case broke out in the capital, and this scandal shook the entire imperial court - * colluded with the candidates to cheat.
Although Tang Bohu was not directly involved in it at first, it was soon accused that he had a close relationship with Xu Jing, the protagonist of the incident, and was an accomplice in the conspiracy to commit fraud. The accusation made him realize that he was in a dire situation.
The trial fraud case involves a wide range of cases, and even if it is slightly implicated, it will face strict scrutiny and punishment.
What is particularly difficult is that his accusations come from the powerful, and it is not easy to get out of the situation. For a moment, Tang Bohu only felt that his future was dim, and he couldn't imagine that his career was cut off just because of a chance encounter with Xu Jing.
In the subsequent investigation and interrogation, Tang Bohu firmly declared his innocence. However, the strict system of officialdom did not give him fair treatment. In the end, although it could not be confirmed that he had indeed cheated, Tang Bohu was still imprisoned.
In that cold and cramped cell, he began to reflect on life, officialdom, and destiny. He also came to realize that proving his innocence was not an easy task. I'm afraid that in this life, he will never be able to be promoted again.
Fourth, the return of the prodigal son: Tang Bohu, who broke free from the shackles and sought the truth, walked out of prison is no longer the young man who is keen on the imperial examination and official career. He saw through fame and fortune, let go of things outside his body, and only his love for art and the pursuit of life remained in his heart.
He began to roam the landscape, looking for inner peace and freedom. Although he left the imperial capital, his talent was recognized by more people. His poems and paintings have been circulated far and wide, and have become treasures in the hearts of literati and artists.
He is no longer burdened by fame and fortune, but enjoys the pleasures that art brings him. His story tells us that life is impermanent, but as long as you have a love for art and the pursuit of life, you can find your own piece of the sky.
Tang Bohu, a literati and writer, gave up his career in officialdom and pursued a life of landscape and idyll. On the road he traveled, he enjoyed the beautiful scenery, experienced life, and wrote a large number of poems and songs.
These works are imbued with his deep reflections on life, destiny and emotions. Some of his works are a true reflection of what he has seen and heard, while others are a reflection of his personal fate and emotions.
The wandering life has made him see through power and glory, and he has become indifferent to fame and fortune. Instead, he longed for the landscape and pastoral and had a deep love for art, hoping to find spiritual sustenance through art and pursue a plain and meaningful life.
Although he no longer had access to the imperial court, he found the joy of observing, recording, and commenting in the sea of literature and ink. He let go of his attachment to fame and fortune, and his creations became more free and passionate.
The scenery he depicts is more pure and beautiful without the trouble of fame; His emotions, after purification, are deeper and more philosophical. It can be said that it was at this stage that Tang Bohu's poetry and writing reached a new height.
5. Life is like a play: Tang Bohu, a lonely brave man in the world, a talented man with both civil and military skills, his spiritual home is his writing, and his brush is the link between him and the world.
During his travels, painting not only provided him with economic excellence, but also made him an extraordinary achievement in art. His landscape sketches were highly sought after by literati, which allowed him to maintain a state of life that was not concerned with the world.
However, his wandering career made him feel lonely, and although he had made achievements in literature and painting, he still inevitably felt a little emotion in his heart when he was alone in a room. He had to admit that it was hopeless to rise to the top, and it was difficult to pay for his ambitions. "
Bamboo has no intention, but it is extraneous branches", which is his lament for the impermanence of fate. Life is like morning dew, fleeting. When Tang Bohu grew old, he recalled the title of the gold list that year, and couldn't help but miss those uninhibited study days; In the face of unrealized ambitions, I can only sigh helplessly, the impermanence of life and the tricks of fate, how can this not be the case.
A passion can only be regarded as a scholar's spirit, and the ups and downs of life are just impermanence.
6. Infatuation does not change: Tang Bohu's life is not lonely. During the journey, he met a talented woman with both talent and appearance, and the two fell in love at first sight and soon entered the palace of marriage.
However, due to the huge difference in family background and social status, the relationship did not last and eventually ended in a breakdown. "The falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless", Tang Bohu's helplessness and regret for this relationship are all in this famous poem.
Although the face is weak, the love in the world is deep and meaningful, and it can always bring a trace of warmth and comfort to people. However, this emotional frustration deepened Tang Bohu's loneliness and pessimism in his later years.
His life is full of twists and turns and setbacks, but he still occasionally mentions this life of achievements and regrets in front of a handful of bosom friends. For most people, he was just a wandering old man, but his story will always be remembered.
At the end of his life, he looked back on the past, fame and fortune had long been weathered by the years, and the traces of love had disappeared in the wind, only the heaven and the earth and the floating clouds were truly left in his eyes.
He no longer has ambitions, no more regrets, just records, reminisces, and pays tribute to the years. In the year of the sixtieth year, life is like a dream, only the world in front of him is truly reflected in his eyes.
The coming day is long, and there is no obstacle.
He was once a talented scholar, but he was bound by fate after all; He had no intention of sowing hope, but he saw the flowers bloom but did not bear fruit. After all, his ambition can only turn into confusion, and his ambition can only bring a lifetime of wandering.
Is the high school champion of the year still there? Where are the talented lovers back then? He was no longer able to find the answer, leaving only a lifetime of frustration and tribulation, which eventually brought his life to a dull one.