<p class="ql-block">原創(chuàng)：倪捷兒 攝影：千喜</p> <p class="ql-block">Original: Ni Jie Photography: Qianxi</p> <p class="ql-block">《美篇導(dǎo)語》：江南冬深，梅花初醒。從孤山的文人舊事，到超山的千年梅魂；自佛學(xué)院的黃墻禪影，至溪畔橋邊的清淺橫斜。梅不止是花，是冬日的詩眼，是歲月的清友。讓我們循著一縷幽香，走入這場與梅花的精神契會。</p> <p class="ql-block">"Introduction to Mei Pian": Winter deepens in Jiangnan, and the plum blossoms begin to stir. From the literary past of the solitary Mount, to the millennium-old plum spirit of Chao Shan; from the yellow-walled Zen reflections of the Buddhist Academy to the gentle, swaying plums by the riverside bridge. Plum blossoms are more than just flowers; they are the poetic eyes of winter and the serene companions of time. Let us follow in the trail of a faint fragrance and enter into this spiritual communion with the plum blossoms.</p> <p class="ql-block">江南的雪，實在是滋潤美艷到了極致。雪輕輕撫過的茶園里，開著清新脫俗的山茶，還有深黃磬口的臘梅。積雪之下，隱約透出冷綠的青苔、菖蒲與雜草。此時雖仍是萬木蕭疏的時節(jié)，不見鳥影，也無蜂蝶，自不能與春暖花開之日相比。但空氣卻清冽極了，深吸一口，縷縷涼意中沁著淡淡的香。</p> <p class="ql-block">The snow in Jiangnan is truly breathtakingly beautiful and lush. In the tea gardens, where the snow gently brushes against the plants, exquisite mountain camellias bloom, alongside deep yellow plum blossoms with bell-shaped mouths. Beneath the snow, faint traces of cold green moss, water lily, and weeds can be seen. Although it is still a season of sparse vegetation, with no birds in sight and no bees or butterflies, it cannot be compared to the warm and blooming days of spring. However, the air is exceptionally crisp. Taking a deep breath, a subtle fragrance permeates the coolness.</p> <p class="ql-block">杭州西溪的梅，最富野趣。乘一葉小舟，曲水尋梅，時有水鳥掠過，花影隨波蕩漾，別具一番清幽意境。靈峰的梅則奇在花色——一樹可綻五色，堪稱仙姿罕睹；更有二百余株古梅，鐵骨虬枝，丹心猶在，宛如鶴發(fā)童顏的仙人。至于超山，乃是江南最大的賞梅勝地之一，十里香雪成海，唐梅宋梅遺韻猶存，一脈暗香，已浮動千年。中國五大古梅，超山獨擁其二，更顯其底蘊之深、風(fēng)骨之重。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossoms in Xixi Park, Hangzhou, are particularly charming and rustic. Embarking on a small boat, one can meander through winding waters in search of plum blossoms. Occasionally, waterbirds pass by, and the flower’s shadow dances with the waves, creating a unique and serene atmosphere. The plum blossoms at Lingfeng are remarkable for their colors – a single tree can display five different hues, making it a truly extraordinary sight; there are also over 200 ancient plum trees with iron-like branches and a steadfast red heart, resembling immortals with white hair and youthful faces. As for Chao Shan, it is one of the largest plum blossom-viewing spots in Jiangnan. The ten-mile expanse of fragrant snow-like blossoms, with the lingering echoes of Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty plum blossoms, exudes a subtle fragrance that has lingered for thousands of years. China’s five ancient plum trees are all found at Chao Shan, highlighting its profound heritage and strong character.</p> <p class="ql-block">杭州孤山的梅，依碧波而開，歷朝文人墨客多在此對梅賦詩、臨水長吟。一生鐘愛梅花的林和靖便長眠于此，他“以梅為妻，以鶴為子”，筆下“疏影橫斜水清淺，暗香浮動月黃昏”并非寫意，而是眼前即景。至于飛來峰的梅，則靜綻于石佛之前。透過梅枝望佛，佛眉目間盡是慈悲與歡喜。忽有鐘聲自白云深處傳來，悠悠一響，恍若喚醒蕓蕓眾生。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossoms on Gu Shan in Hangzhou bloom beside the azure waters. Many scholars and literati from various dynasties have composed poems about the plum blossoms and recited them by the water’s edge. Lin He-jing, who cherished plum blossoms throughout his life, now rests eternally here. He referred to the plum blossoms as his wife and the cranes as his children. The lines “The sparse shadows slant across the water, the faint fragrance wafts through the moonlit dusk” are not mere artistic depictions but rather direct portrayals of the scene before one’s eyes. As for the plum blossoms on Feilai Peak, they quietly bloom in front of the stone Buddha. Looking through the branches of the plum blossoms to the Buddha, one can see expressions of compassion and joy in his features. Suddenly, the sound of a bell echoes from the clouds, lingering and awakening the masses.</p> <p class="ql-block">臘梅與梅花雖名稱相近，卻分屬不同科屬，在形態(tài)、花色、香氣及果實等方面均有明顯區(qū)別。臘梅屬臘梅科臘梅屬，其花朵具蠟質(zhì)光澤，以黃色為主，偶見白、紅色變種?；ò旰駥嵐饣銡鉂庥?；葉片對生，呈橢圓形，花期時常不見葉。它一般在12月至次年2月間開放，耐寒性強，喜陽光，對土壤適應(yīng)性較廣。</p> <p class="ql-block">Although Osmanthus and Plum Blossom have similar names, they belong to different families and genera. They exhibit distinct differences in terms of morphology, flower color, fragrance, and fruit. Osmanthus belongs to the Osmanthus family and Osmanthus genus. Its flowers have a wax-like luster, predominantly yellow, with occasional white and red variants. The petals are thick and smooth, with strong fragrance; the leaves are opposite and elliptical in shape, often appearing without leaves during the flowering period. It typically blooms from December to February of the following year, is highly resistant to cold, prefers sunlight, and has a broad adaptability to soil conditions.</p> <p class="ql-block">梅花屬薔薇科杏屬。其花瓣質(zhì)地較薄，顏色更為豐富，常見白、粉、紅及綠等色。香氣清淺淡雅，葉片互生，呈卵形或橢圓形，花期時往往已伴有新葉。梅花多于1月至3月間綻放，花期相對稍晚。所結(jié)的果實為核果，形似小杏，可供食用。梅花同樣具有一定耐寒性，喜溫暖濕潤氣候，適宜栽種于疏松肥沃的土壤中。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossom belongs to the Rosaceae family and the apricot genus. Its petals are relatively thin and come in a wider range of colors, including white, pink, red, and green. The fragrance is light and delicate. The leaves are alternate and oval or elliptical in shape. New leaves often appear during the flowering period. Plum blossoms typically bloom between January and March, with a relatively late flowering period. The fruit produced is a drupe, resembling a small apricot and can be consumed. Plum blossoms also possess some degree of cold hardiness and prefer warm and humid climates, making them suitable for cultivation in loose, fertile soil.</p> <p class="ql-block">賞梅有四貴：貴稀不貴密，貴老不貴嫩，貴瘦不貴肥，貴含不貴開。賞梅亦須擇時，宜在淡云、曉日、薄寒、細(xì)雨之際，或輕煙、夕陽、微雪、晚霞之時。所在亦須擇地，清溪畔、小橋邊、竹影外、松聲下，乃至黃墻底、明窗前、疏籬側(cè)，皆成佳境。曾往孤山、超山探梅，總覺得太過熱鬧。此番最終選定禪意浸染的杭州佛學(xué)院——梅在此間，靜默如偈，疏淡似墨，不必與人爭春，只與鐘磬同寂，反倒契合了那“四貴”的真意。</p> <p class="ql-block">There are four virtues in appreciating plum blossoms: they should be rare rather than abundant, old rather than tender, thin rather than fat, and contained rather than open. Appreciating plum blossoms also requires choosing the right time – during times of light clouds, dawn, mild cold, light rain, or faint smoke, sunset, light snow, and evening hues. The location should also be carefully selected – by the banks of clear streams, near small bridges, beyond bamboo shadows, beneath pine sounds, even at the base of yellow walls, in front of bright windows, and beside sparse fences. My visits to Guliang Mountain and Chao Shan to explore the plum blossoms always felt overly bustling. This time, I finally chose the Zen-infused Hangzhou Buddhist Academy, where the plum blossoms remain silent like verses, sparse and delicate like ink. They do not compete with others for spring beauty; instead, they share tranquility with the chimes and bells, perfectly aligning with the essence of the “four virtues.”</p> <p class="ql-block">杭州佛學(xué)院是經(jīng)國家宗教事務(wù)局批準(zhǔn)設(shè)立，由浙江省佛教協(xié)會主辦、杭州市佛教協(xié)會承辦的省級佛學(xué)院。其前身為1998年創(chuàng)辦的“杭州佛教僧伽進修班”，2001年正式更名為“杭州佛學(xué)院”。學(xué)院在培養(yǎng)優(yōu)秀佛教人才的同時，亦致力于佛教文化的傳播與社會公益事業(yè)的發(fā)展，在宗教教育和社會服務(wù)領(lǐng)域持續(xù)發(fā)揮積極作用。</p> <p class="ql-block">The Hangzhou Buddhist College was established with the approval of the State Council’s Bureau of Religious Affairs and is hosted by the Zhejiang Buddhist Association and managed by the Hangzhou Buddhist Association. It is a provincial-level Buddhist college. Its predecessor was the “Hangzhou Buddhist Monastic Cadre Training Course,” which was established in 1998. In 2001, it was officially renamed the “Hangzhou Buddhist College.” While cultivating outstanding Buddhist talents, the college also strives to promote Buddhist culture and the development of social welfare initiatives, continuously playing a positive role in religious education and the social service sector.</p> <p class="ql-block">我虔誠地步入杭州佛學(xué)院的大門。迎面便是小橋流水，溪水潺潺流過，幾樹蠟梅正開得熱烈。沿青石路前行，石上鐫刻著佛家的圖案與偈語。抬頭望去，黃墻青瓦的殿堂莊嚴(yán)矗立，氣勢恢宏。殿前有一方碧池，水面如鏡，倒映著天光云影。兩個大大的“禪”字悄然入眼：一個靜默地鐫在黃墻之上，另一個則如夢似幻，浮漾在碧水中央。</p> <p class="ql-block">I reverently stepped into the gates of the Hangzhou Buddhist Academy. In front of me was a small bridge over flowing water, where the water flowed gently. Several trees were blooming with vibrant wax mume blossoms. As I walked along the stone path, inscriptions of Buddhist motifs and couplets were carved into the stones. Looking up, I saw a majestic hall with yellow walls and green tiles, exuding solemnity and grandeur. In front of the hall stood a circular green pond, its surface mirror-like, reflecting the sky and clouds. Two large characters for “Zen” caught my attention: one silently engraved on the yellow walls, while the other seemed ethereal, floating in the center of the clear water.</p> <p class="ql-block">殿堂西邊的坡地上，靜立著一片梅林。梅花從蒼勁的枝干間悄然探出——有的還裹著花苞，羞怯如未醒的夢；有的才綻開兩三瓣，試探著春信；有的則已全然舒展，疏影橫斜，暗香浮漾。我的目光不由自主地被牽住，腳步也輕輕朝那方向移去。坡上的梅或仰、或傾、或侍、或思、或語、或舞，梅的色各不相同，有的白似瑞雪，有的艷如朝霞，還有的綠如碧玉。</p> <p class="ql-block">On the hillside to the west of the hall, there stands a grove of plum trees. The plum blossoms have quietly peeked out from the sturdy branches – some still encased in buds, shyly like a dream that has not awakened; others have only just opened a few petals, testing the message of spring; while others have fully unfurled, with sparse shadows slanting across them and a faint fragrance wafting. My gaze was irresistibly drawn there, and my steps gently moved in that direction. The plum blossoms on the hillside vary in their colors; some are as white as fresh snow, others as vibrant as morning hues, and some as green as emerald.</p> <p class="ql-block">梅花風(fēng)姿各異：有的含苞欲語，似情竇初開的少女，嬌羞低眉；有的舒展自如，宛如落落大方的閨秀，嫻靜從容；還有的嫩蕊輕搖，宛若天真爛漫的小女子，生氣盈盈。坡上以紅梅為主，間或點綴著幾樹綠梅與白梅。而那明艷的蠟梅，則疏疏落落地散落在繞坡的溪邊——溪水中倒映著梅枝搖曳的輕影，水面上也偶爾飄過一兩瓣鵝黃的落花，靜靜浮沉，似有無聲的韻律。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossoms exhibit diverse styles: some are about to bloom and speak, resembling a young girl with her heart newly opened, blushing and lowering her head; others unfold freely, akin to a graceful lady who is composed and serene; and some delicate buds sway gently, reminiscent of a carefree young girl brimming with vitality. The main feature of the slopes are the red plums, occasionally interspersed with a few trees of green and white plums. The vibrant wax plums, however, are sparsely scattered along the riverside that winds around the slopes – the delicate shadows of the swaying plum branches reflect in the water, and occasionally a few yellow petals from the fallen flowers drift across the surface, gently bobbing and sinking, as if carrying an unspoken rhythm.</p> <p class="ql-block">梅下?lián)崆?，膝上橫弦，實為人間雅事。天人合一，梅人相映，縷縷情思皆在弦音中流轉(zhuǎn)顫動。梅花何其有幸，古來多有知梅、懂梅之人。宋代隱士林和靖曾詠：“眾芳搖落獨暄妍，占盡風(fēng)情向小園。疏影橫斜水清淺，暗香浮動月黃昏。”他將梅視作紅塵知己，終生不娶，梅即其妻，鶴為其子。至清代畫家蒲華，亦自謂“生前知己許寒梅”，以筆寫梅魂，如對故人。</p> <p class="ql-block">Playing the qin beneath the plum blossoms, with strings crisscrossed across the knees, is truly a refined activity in this world. The harmony between humans and nature, with the plum blossoms reflecting off each other, sees every tender emotion flowing and vibrating within the melodies. How fortunate are the plum blossoms! Throughout history, there have been many individuals who understood and appreciated them. Lin He-Jing, a recluse from the Song Dynasty, once wrote: “Among all the fragrant flowers, only the plum blossoms remain vibrant and beautiful. They dominate the charm of the small garden. The sparse shadows slant across the water, and the faint fragrance wafts through the moonlit dusk.” He regarded the plum blossoms as intimate companions in this world, never marrying and treating them as his wife, with a crane representing his son. Even the Qing Dynasty painter Pu Hua referred to himself as having “a lifelong companion in the form of cold plum blossoms,” using his brush to capture the essence of the plum blossoms, much like reminiscing about an old friend.</p> <p class="ql-block">臘梅疏影橫斜，色香獨絕，更在冰雪中育蕾，于群芳未醒時先發(fā)。人們愛其風(fēng)骨與清韻，遂將它與堅貞的松、清逸的竹并尊為“歲寒三友”，裝點冬日庭院，自成一方幽絕之境。臘梅不爭三春之艷，偏綻數(shù)九寒天；迎接它的從不是和風(fēng)暖日，而是凜冽的霜風(fēng)與寂寥的長夜。它以高潔之姿、堅忍之質(zhì)、謙遜之態(tài)，默默傳遞著志節(jié)的鼓舞與心靈的陶冶。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossom’s sparse shadows slant and lean, its color and fragrance are unparalleled. It also buds in the midst of snow and ice, emerging before the other flowers have awakened. People admire its spirit and elegance, thus venerating it alongside the steadfast pine and the elegant bamboo as the “Three Friends of Winter.” It adorns winter gardens, creating a secluded and enchanting environment. The plum blossom does not compete with the beauty of spring; instead, it blooms during the coldest months of winter. It is not greeted by gentle breezes and warm sunshine but rather by biting frost winds and lonely nights. With its noble demeanor, steadfast quality, and humble attitude, it silently conveys inspiration and spiritual refinement.</p> <p class="ql-block">傲雪凌霜的臘梅，屹立于寒冬深處。任它風(fēng)雪交加，依舊凜然盛放。當(dāng)百花盡凋、萬物蕭疏，唯有它迎著漫天飛雪，在刺骨寒風(fēng)中挺立生機。梅無牡丹的雍容華貴，不似菊花的尊貴典雅，亦無水仙的婀娜多姿，卻獨有一身超凡脫俗的傲骨。它在風(fēng)中共雪起舞，冰心玉質(zhì)，幽香沁腑，靜靜昭示著歲寒之魂。</p> <p class="ql-block">The hardy plum blossom, which withstands the cold and frost, stands resolutely in the depths of winter. Despite the intense snowstorms, it continues to proudly bloom. When all other flowers have withered and everything seems desolate, it stands tall amidst the snowflakes, exuding vitality in the biting cold wind. The plum blossom lacks the elegance and grandeur of the peony, the nobility and refinement of the chrysanthemum, and the gracefulness of the narcissus. Yet, it possesses an extraordinary and unassuming pride. It dances with the snow in the wind, with a heart of ice and jade, emitting a subtle fragrance that permeates the soul, quietly symbolizing the spirit of enduring hardship.</p> <p class="ql-block">冬日梅的吟唱，喚醒了蒼茫大地與沉睡的山水，也喚醒了蕭瑟草木與人間生靈。當(dāng)臘梅踏雪而來，正是嚴(yán)寒最深時——它不懼風(fēng)霜，仿佛只為報春而至。待到它開滿枝頭，便是靜默離去之際；不與眾芳爭艷，亦不與萬物爭寵。我獨自徘徊，徘徊在冰雪寒風(fēng)里，徘徊在梅樹的疏影與暗香間。這一切，皆因離別的不舍、因心底的愛戀與深情、因這份寂靜中升起的感動與感恩。</p> <p class="ql-block">The singing of Winter Plum awakens the vast land and the sleeping mountains, as well as the desolate vegetation and living beings of the world. When the Winter Plum trudges through the snow, it is at the height of the coldest season—it dares not fear the wind and frost, seemingly arriving solely to herald the arrival of spring. When it fills its branches with blooms, it is time for it to quietly depart; it does not compete with other flowers for beauty or with all things for favor. I wander alone, amidst the icy cold and snow, among the sparse shadows and subtle fragrance of the plum trees. All of this stems from the lingering attachment to parting, the deep love and affection within my heart, as well as the sense of wonder and gratitude that arises from this quietude.</p> <p class="ql-block">梅開分三度，各有其韻。一度花開尚稀，欲露還藏，如初醒的夢；二度繁英盡放，滿樹清光，似雪覆瓊枝；三度花事漸疏，已有新綠點染枝頭，悄然傳遞著冬盡春來的消息。一日之中賞梅，亦分早、中、晚。晨間梅萼含霜，晶瑩如玉，幽香隨薄霧輕散；午后花開正盛，絢爛如霞，迎人似含笑盈盈；至若黃昏，斜陽染金，落瓣翩躚，光影交織間別是一番溫柔而朦朧的詩意。</p> <p class="ql-block">The plum blossoms bloom three times, each with its own unique charm. The first bloom is still scarce, appearing and then retreating, akin to a dream just awakened; the second bloom displays abundant flowers, casting a clear light over the entire tree, resembling snow covering delicate branches; the third bloom becomes increasingly sparse, with new green hues beginning to appear on the branches, quietly conveying the message that winter has ended and spring has arrived. The appreciation of plum blossoms throughout the day can be categorized into early, mid, and late periods. In the morning, the bud of the plum blossom bears frost, shimmering like jade and emitting a subtle fragrance as the mist gently dissipates. By noon, the flowers are in full bloom, dazzling like a rainbow, welcoming the viewer with a serene and inviting smile. As the day approaches dusk, the setting sun casts a golden hue, and the fallen petals dance gracefully, creating a tender and ethereal poetic scene interwoven with light and shadow.</p> <p class="ql-block">欣賞梅花，不僅是感受它外在的清姿幽香，更是領(lǐng)受其內(nèi)在的高潔與大愛。說來慚愧，從小到大，我其實一直在回避與梅的深交——未曾與它合過影，即便賞梅，也只停留在觀其形、聞其香的淺處。心底仿佛藏著一層說不清的偏見與隔閡。如今，我卻想走出這無形的囿限。于是靜心讀梅、尋梅，走入鄉(xiāng)野與禪院，在寂靜處感受它的氣息。不知不覺間，一種深沉的懂得與愛意，已悄然落滿心間。</p> <p class="ql-block">Appreciating plum blossoms is not merely about feeling their graceful exterior beauty and subtle fragrance; it is also about embracing their inherent purity and profound love. It is a source of shame to admit that, from a young age, I have consistently avoided close relationships with plums – I have never taken a photo with one, and even when admiring plum blossoms, I have only superficially observed their shape and smelled their fragrance. A layer of inexplicable bias and distance seemed to reside within my heart. Now, I yearn to break free from this invisible confinement. So, I have taken time to calmly read about plums, seek them out, and wander through rural areas and Zen temples, feeling their presence in the stillness. Gradually, a profound understanding and affection have quietly taken root within me.</p> <p class="ql-block">欣賞梅花，不僅是領(lǐng)略它形色香氣的外在之美，更是一種對生命的覺悟與覺醒?！皩殑︿h從磨礪出，梅花香自苦寒來”，細(xì)細(xì)品味、深深讀懂之后，自有一種感動悄然生于心底。天地?zé)o言，卻默默化育眾生；眾生有靈，亦知感恩天地的守護。梅感恩天地，便在苦寒中綻出芬芳、吐露希望；人感恩天地，便學(xué)著梅的姿態(tài)——順境時淡然，逆境時從容，始終葆有一份清醒與安寧。</p> <p class="ql-block">Appreciating plum blossoms is not merely about enjoying their external beauty in terms of appearance, color, and fragrance; it is also a form of enlightenment and awakening regarding life. “The sharpness of a sword comes from constant sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms arises from enduring hardship and coldness.” After carefully savoring and deeply understanding this, a sense of profound emotion quietly arises within one’s heart. The heavens and earth remain silent, yet they silently nurture all living beings; living beings possess a sense of spirituality and also know to be grateful for the protection of the heavens and earth. Plum blossoms express gratitude to the heavens and earth by blossoming beautifully in harsh conditions and revealing hope; humans, in turn, learn from the plum blossoms’ demeanor—remaining calm in prosperity and composed in adversity, always maintaining a sense of clarity and tranquility.</p> <p class="ql-block">無論生活如何忙碌，都該為自己尋一方心靈的凈土。無論身處何方，總要為內(nèi)心留一片寧靜——在那里沉淀、歷練，讓生命在寂靜中走向豐盈與成熟。尋梅、詠梅、憶梅，便是一種美好的修為。梅可以如此，四季之花亦然；花可以如此，一草一木、萬物自然，皆可成為映照內(nèi)心、滋養(yǎng)性靈的契口。</p> <p class="ql-block">No matter how busy life may be, one should seek a peaceful haven for the soul. No matter where one finds themselves, it is essential to create a space of tranquility within oneself – a place where one can settle, mature, and allow life to flourish and mature in silence. Seeking plum blossoms, composing poems about them, and reminiscing about them are all forms of beautiful cultivation. Plums can achieve this, as can the flowers of all four seasons; flowers can achieve this, and so can every plant and tree, every natural element – all of which can serve as a mirror reflecting one’s inner self and nourishing the spirit.</p> <p class="ql-block">編輯：倪捷兒 文字：倪捷兒 出鏡：倪捷兒 攝影：千喜 拍攝地點：杭州佛學(xué)院 拍攝時間：2018年2月 參考資料：王寒老師視頻《杭州賞梅地圖》</p> <p class="ql-block">Editor: Ni Jieer, Writer: Ni Jieer, Presenter: Ni Jieer, Photographer: Qianxi, Location: Hangzhou Buddhist Academy, Time: February 2018, Reference: Wang Han's video "Hangzhou Plum Blossom Map"</p>