The Bamboo Tree The Bamboo Tree symbolizes Simplicity and humility Bamboo personifies the life of simplicity. It produces neither flowers nor fruits. Chen Pan Chiao a Chinese great poetry compared himself to bamboo, saying, “I will not grow flowers, so that I avoid tempting the butterflies and bees to disturb me” The hallow trunk reminds the Chinese of humility. One artist said, “Bamboo, who understands humility by emptying his heart. (Without stuffing it with arrogance) is my teacher. The bamboo tree symbolizes the scholar Bamboo is used in every phase of Chinese living, yet it needs very little care to grow and flourish. It is well-sectioned with a polished "skin" and sturdy texture. Like a self-cultivated scholar in hermitage, it is ready to render services when called upon. The bamboo tree symbolizes respect for elders The young branches at the top of the bamboo trunk will not grow at the same angle as the older branches below, in order to allow sunlight for their elders. When the young shoots emerge from the roots, they are under the shade of the older bamboo branches. Such a spirit reflects the young respecting the old as well as the old protecting the young.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:53:51 +0000
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