Explanation of the name "院磬"
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Literature Reference: 林外猿声连院磬,月中潮色到禅床。—— 《送僧贞实归杭州天竺》 The sounds of apes outside the forest intertwine with the monastery's chime, while the moonlight's tide colors reach the meditation bed. Source from 'Song Monk Zhenshi Returning to Tianzhu in Hangzhou'.
院: Courtyard, theater. A metaphor for a life of abundance and prosperity.
磬: Emptiness, fulfillment.
Meaning: The chime of the monastery symbolizes tranquility, Zen, and spiritual practice.