Mazu Poem38 |

Ming Xian intends to be in the center.To stand out and achieve success, one must adhere to the right path.No need to pray, the heart finds peace on its own.Even without praying for blessings from the gods, one can still feel at peace with oneself.Look at the sunrise and sunset.Just like watching the sunrise and sunset, one discovers the principles of the operation of heaven and earth.Instantly pleased in between.Acting according to reason will lead to success.

This poem points out that the key to success lies in being "in the center," which means acting according to reason. Life inevitably has its ups and downs, just like the daily cycle of sunrise and sunset, with good times and bad times alternating. However, as long as one acts according to the principles of being a good person, diligently fulfilling their responsibilities and continuing to work hard, they can live each day with peace of mind and will eventually achieve success.The phrase "in the center" highlights the key points of a situation. For example, if a civil servant is asking about a job transfer, then a central unit is preferable; if an ordinary person is transferring jobs, then the core power location of the headquarters is better; when buying a house, a bustling area is superior to a suburban area.