The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain by Han Shan

"The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain" is a compilation of poems by a legendary Chinese poet. The book is a collection of over 300 poems filled with wit, wisdom, and spiritual insight. The poet, a recluse who lived in the mountains, expresses his views on life, nature, and the impermanence of human existence through his deeply philosophical and often humorous verses. He is considered a significant figure in Chinese literature and his works have greatly influenced Zen Buddhism.

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