Pocket Temple

The 100 Guanyin lots

Lot 10 of 100

A priceless treasure lies hidden in the cabinet

The poem

櫝藏無價寶和珍只管他鄉外處尋好似將燈來覔火不如安靜莫勞心

In English

A priceless treasure lies hidden in the cabinet,yet you keep searching for it in other places far away.It is like carrying a lamp to look for fire.Better to stay quiet and spare your heart the labor.

What it says

A priceless treasure sits in the cabinet at home while you search elsewhere, like holding a lamp and looking for fire. The poem suggests that what you seek may already be near you or within you. Settling down may serve you better than running about.

A thought to take with you

Take stock of what you already have before you go looking elsewhere.

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