Hsieh Ling-yün (385-433) – Feb 4, Iyengar Level III

I loved the idea that even though we may travel inwards, confusion may remain. Ancient words feel relevant today.

Far off to the south are

peaks like Pine-Needle and Nest-Hen,

Halcyon-Knoll and Brimmed-Stone,

Harrow and Spire Ridges faced together,

Elder and Eye-Loft cleaving summits.

When you go deep, following a winding river to its source,

you're soon bewildered, wandering a place beyond knowing:

cragged peaks towering above stay lost in confusions of mist,

and depths sunken away far below surge and swell in a blur.