December 26^th, 2023

Empty yet aware,
the original light shines spontaneously;
tranquil yet responsive,
the great function manifests.

A wooden horse neighing in the wind
does not walk the steps
of the present moment;
a clay ox emerging from the sea
plows the springtime of the eon of emptiness.

Understand?
Where a jade man beckons,
even greater marvel is on the way back.