[updated September 2022]
Numerous Brothers and Sisters Congregate in the Mountains
山 中 寄 诸 弟 妹
山 中 多 法 侣
禅 诵 自 爲 群。
城 郭 遥 相 望
惟 应 见 白 云。
Shan Zhong Ji Zhu Di Mei
Shan zhong duo fa lu
Chan song zi wei qun.
Cheng guo yao xiang wang
Wei ying jian bai yun.
Numerous Brothers and Sisters Congregate in the Mountains
Among the mountains, many Dharma companions
Meditating and chanting, naturally form into a group.
From positions on the outer city wall, gaze faraway into the distance
Only respond to what appears to be white clouds.
Notes:
White clouds: An untainted state of mind that is aware of the impermanent and transitory nature of an earthly existence.