Heaven, man, and earth are one;
they do not exist separately from one another.
Heaven, man, and earth are one,
but people do not know this and are thus lost.
People live in their delusions because
they have been born into this world as human beings
and consequently they think they exist.
People live in this worldwith their clever minds
assessing things for themselves
and living only for themselves.
But because such a way of living is not of nature’s flow,
they experience nothing but hardships.
Everyone comes to this world together,
but while some live well, others are not so fortunate.
Thus their complaints and heartaches are endless,
which is why out of Heaven, man, and earth,
man is trouble.
-Woo Myung
