Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Mazu's Fortune Poems
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 20: Tame the tiger, calm the dragon, and quietly refine the elixir.
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 20 is paired with the Jian · Gradual Progress hexagram. In plain words: Your practice has paid off, and now you can step out past the gate. The road ahead is lovely, and once you get there, you'll know it was worth it.
Original Chinese
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Questions people ask
Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 20 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Your practice has paid off, and now you can step out past the gate. The road ahead is lovely, and once you get there, you'll know it was worth it. The choice is yours.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 20 say in English?
Tame the tiger, calm the dragon, and quietly refine the elixir. / From now on, leap free through the hidden gate. / The road ahead is bright and beautiful. / Anywhere short of Penglai is just ordinary ground.