There’s nothing different in my
everyday affairs;
I simply harmonise naturally with
all.
With people and things, neither grasp nor throw away;
With places or circumstances, be neither removed or intimate.
Crimson and purple – who’s concerned with these?
The blue-green mountains have not one hint of grime;
Miraculous powers along with marvelous effects:
Drawing water and carrying firewood.
Layman P’ang
