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I have heard that Heaven's strength is vigorous and governs all things, while Earth's nature is yielding and follows Heaven. The way of nourishing life contains the interaction of Yin and Qi (vital energy); the harmony of Heaven and Earth interacting controls the Three Realms (Heaven, Earth, Human), much like a potter shaping clay. Virtue, speech, craftsmanship, and appearance—the Dao of Kun (Earth) can be considered complete. Gentle, prudent, and tender virtues, the rituals of the inner chambers are thereby established. As for those who naturally gather spiritual essence and possess intelligent appearances, even if they weave brocade with reversed patterns (Huiwen), they may still suffer the hatred of Lianbo (referring to Dou Tao, husband of Su Hui). Their beauty buried in the Green Mound leaves only the soul returning under the moonlight in vain. Others, with hair like clouds and temples, indulge in the bitter sea; with fragrant powder on their faces, they fall into the fire pit; bodies with five leaks (physical defects or moral failings) are originally karmic obstacles from past lives. Failing to comprehend the "Three Causes" (internal, external, and non-internal/external causes of disease), they add present-life grievances. Among them, lengths of life and extremes of fortune cannot be enumerated; beauties and ugliness, foolishness and wisdom, how can they be fully spoken? It is generally because the world lacks biographies or teachings regarding women, causing people to find it difficult to transcend kalpas (eons of suffering). Therefore, I petition:
The Supreme Emperor issues an edict to the group of true immortals to elucidate mind-nature in poetry and entrust stick-and-shout warnings in turning phrases. Since knowing stillness might lead to falling into stubborn emptiness, there is further true transmission teaching them how to begin practice.
Every word is like jade liquid, nothing but the merit of cultivating the body and establishing destiny; every character is like a golden needle, entirely the secret of binding tigers and leading dragons (subduing the mind). If one can sincerely temper oneself, the mysterious state is right before one's eyes; according to the method of practice, crimson snow (refined elixir) will condense within the cauldron. Instead of being entangled by worldly nets, clinging to this breath of prosperity, why not sever the pass of emotion and occupy the Dao domain for ten thousand years? There is a path to the West Pool, the oar for crossing lies here; I merely append these trivial words to proclaim the wooden bell (symbolizing teaching/edict).

Wang Chongyang respectfully prefaces.

When the moon is perfectly round, it reflects brightly in the water; the Great Qian and Kun, the earth and land, are all crystal clear.
A single wild goose passes diagonally, leaving a shadow in the pool; after a moment, the bright moon reflects clearly in the waves.
Huichun Zi says: Clever mechanisms fit perfectly, the precious aspect is round and complete; the moon shines on the cold pool, rays radiating in all directions. Only clarity allows purity, only purity allows illumination. Stillness and illumination are round and penetrating, awareness and spirit naturally appear.
The subtle meaning from the West is vast and round, lively and profound, like the pearl of the East Sea returning. Ah, the four seas surge with water connecting to the sky; deep in the water and sky, one naturally meets the source.
Haichan Zi says: Gladly receiving fellow practitioners annotating poems on nature, when the mind is illuminated and nature seen, the Dao is accomplished. Liu Chi comes to the Longhua Assembly, drunk, catching the moon in the deep pool late.
Lingyang Zi says: This evening joyfully meeting the Qixi festival, the essence and importance lie at this time; the moonlight is bright and pure, printing deeply, truly stars inverted. Not attaching to bizarre forms, how could one fall into empty emptiness due to an empty realm? A spirit emerges revealing the pearl before, fish eyes should know are not real.
Changchun Zi says: Mind-nature is not a single object; nature is seen in the heart. Water and moon both clear, wave light naturally unstained.
The Spirit Platform is deep and broad like the river; knowing the source is far, one should know the flow is long.
Let poison dragons fight and disturb as they please, how can they compare to mud and filth thrown in ditches?
Huichun Zi says: Clear light like a mirror, no need for tempering; one wipe and polish, the poison dragon appears. Ah, nothing to say, the subtle meaning from the West, the walking stick still returns.
Grind it thin but not worn, dye it black but not stained; what is there to envy in favor, what is there to decline in insult.
In stillness, a round moon appears; then believe this person is not foolish.
Huichun Zi says: A blow to the head, those who receive go to meet it; those who meet nod heads, fusing into nirvana.
Do not hate evil, do not praise good; firmly hold my nature, let others be.
When the Earth Thunder vibrates, True Suchness appears; roam freely in Shanghai Cha.
Huichun Zi says: What is Buddhism? Like a dry piece of heaven; a thunderclap sound, not afraid of being beaten to death.
Thick clouds and dense rain, misty and bleak, covering the original Bodhisattva face.
If not cleared by the clean wind, how can the Toad Light appear round?
Huichun Zi says: A sound on the meditation cushion, a刹那 (kshana/instant); flip over, the Bodhisattva appears.
Nature is like deep pool water, heart is flat like the earth.
Weeds grow and are cut, wind passes, green waves clear.
Huichun Zi says: Nature does not leave the heart; heart empty has no objects; weeds grow and use cutting, this is inferior method.
A point of spirit brightness originally pure and void; clouds go and come, moon is free.
Handling affairs is like light temporarily dimming; soul generates, still reveals the bright pearl.
Huichun Zi says: Not understanding Zen, how know bowing to Buddha? One punch breaks it, five fingers do not release.
Heart like a wild bird hardest to tame; just out of cage wants to be caught.
Do not let it follow wind north or south; originally wild wolf lies trapped in deep pit.
Huichun Zi says: Clearly one moon, finger already points to that moon; sun and moon shine with Heaven's virtue, mountains and rivers strengthen the capital. Ho! Who recognizes!
A point of spirit brightness, a point of gold; scattered with wind, sinking heavily.
Clearly there is a Bodhi seed; where to seek when nature confused and spirit dim?
Huichun Zi says: Dressing and eating, not knowing full or warm; heart goes, nature empty, lotus in fire appears.
Sprouts of sorrow and seeds of passion both donated; outwardly like spring wind, inwardly iron hard.
Following death and opposing birth are same principle; yet in movement and stillness it is not so.
Huichun Zi says: In thorns, feet may step; in deep pools, easy to turn over. Only fear clear wind and bright moon, sitting facing green mountains.
Life busy like duckweed, when will karma sea waves stop?
To know original true face, diligently knock on True Person under moon.
Huichun Zi says: One alms bowl, one rice bowl, home everywhere; hitting old practitioner, raise staff and strike.
Hundun primordial Qi originally formless; between Geng and Jia, feel shape.
Do not say having and not having hard to self-distinguish; must understand seeking self surpasses seeking others.
Huichun Zi says: One Mani pearl, sand-world hard to oppose; Dragon Girl offers it, at this time recognized. Ah, one child two mothers, four doors relatives, must not lose care.
Outer turbidity know inner originally clear; Dragon head Tiger tail born on time.
If merging mortal and saint into one, White Snow Yellow Sprout naturally grows.
Huichun Zi says: What is Dao? Must urinate and defecate, eat and dress, completely unaware.
Great Dao first must nourish spirit; spirit light thoroughly understood easy to return to root.
Even if Essence, Qi, Spirit all sufficient, in darkness how solve refining and cooking?
Huichun Zi says: Southeast Northwest and Central Province, black dust easily turns hair white. Ho! Speaker inverted. Hard or not, flip over.
Yi is not Yi, open eyes wide.
Seal mouth concentrate spirit only look inward; Dharma body constantly appears at hair tip.
In stillness capture spirit bright treasure, directly center Middle Palace is Dan.
Huichun Zi says: Got hand, closed mouth. If not accepting burden, how bamboo cane can beat away. Ho ho ho, coming again worth half a coin, please go to Abbot's quarters behind.
Vast sky clear return originally unstained; clouds go come only busy themselves.
Stir Xun Wind rotate up down; nature light bright treasure total return to bag.
Huichun Zi says: One cloth bag, contain without hindrance; hun dun chaotic cannot release.
Bright dark do not separate worldly affairs; leisure come find own previous body.
Xing xing (awake/alert) not get hot-cold attitude; life death totally throw obtain ultimate truth.
Huichun Zi says: Above Nine Heavens, below Nine Springs; Shaolin sticks, up down hit together. Hit through, let loose horse.
Teng teng fierce flame Green Dragon dances; miao miao clear waves White Tiger squats.
Tiger tail Dragon head cord tied; catch back Spirit Chamber merge True Source.
Huichun Zi says: Long part hometown, road obstructed and long; from now return, know Father Mother Wife Child each well. Ah, Thousand Year Huabiao still remains; let Mulberry fields change to sea.