Han Yu (768–824), a renowned writer of the Tang dynasty, penned “师说” (“On the Teacher”) as both a critique of societal attitudes toward learning and a call to restore r⋯ Read the full article

In this succinct poem, Wei Yingwu captures the fleeting yet deeply felt sense of companionship and longing that arises on an autumn night. Despite being physically apart ⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu offers us a scene of late-night solitude, where a faint lamp illumines both physical surroundings and the poet’s inner state. The gentle glow sta⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu sets the scene at a tranquil monastic retreat within Tongde Temple’s Heavenly King Hall. The mention of “chilled lamps glimmer before the Buddha’⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu contemplates the peace found outside the structured demands of courtly or official responsibilities. By residing in the countryside, he uncovers ⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu pays homage to the spirit of Tao Yuanming—often lauded as China’s archetypal recluse-poet who celebrated a life of rustic simplicity and meditati⋯ Read the full article

In this poem attributed to Wei Yingwu, we see a contemplative scene unfolding in Chang’an during the Qingming Festival—a traditional time of ancestor veneration. The poet⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu evokes the quiet poignancy of the Cold Food Festival—an important day in ancient China when the lighting of fires was prohibited. As rain falls, ⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu describes ascending the renowned Stork Tower with his friend Cui Bin. The imagery suggests both a physical and spiritual ascent, as they climb so⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu evokes the stillness of a remote hermitage—an environment where clouds drift over the silent gate and tall pine trees line winding paths. The pre⋯ Read the full article

Although often attributed to the Tang Dynasty tradition, this poem—presented here under Wei Yingwu’s name—beautifully captures the ephemeral nature of early spring. The s⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu captures the mood of evening arrival at Xuyi County, set along the Huai River. The poem opens with images of dropped sails and a boat gently comi⋯ Read the full article

In “Evening Rain, A Farewell to Li Zhou,” Wei Yingwu conjures a twilight setting rich with subtle imagery. The poem opens amid the light rain of Chu River, quietly guidin⋯ Read the full article

In this concise yet evocative poem, Wei Yingwu contrasts the confinement of official life with the liberating power of nature. The poet begins by describing the claustrop⋯ Read the full article

In this brief yet evocative poem, Wei Yingwu captures the tender moment of bidding farewell to a young woman from the Yang family. The opening lines convey the heaviness ⋯ Read the full article