羅漢松簡介1

Lohan pine

羅漢松，松科常綠樹木，因其果托與球型種子部分似披袈裟之羅漢而得名，原生於中國、日本和韓國等東亞地區。生長在崎嶇的山崖或岩石之間，身處環境苛刻，仍能茁壯成長，顯示其在逆境中求生存的堅強意志。宋朝詩人晁公溯在其所著的《中岩長老子文送羅漢松》中，透過其樹況的描寫，體現作者脫離世俗、追求內心清淨的心境，以及對禪宗思想的崇敬。

English：

The lohan pine, an evergreen tree in the pine family, derives its name from the resemblance of its fruit and spherical seeds to a Buddhist monk's robe. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, it thrives on rugged cliffs and rocky terrain. Despite the harsh conditions, it flourishes and grows well, symbolizing resilience and the will to survive in adversity. In the Song Dynasty poet Chao Gongsu's work Elder Zhongyan's Letter Sending Off the Buddhist Pine, the tree's condition reflects the author's detachment from worldly matters, pursuit of inner peace, and reverence for Zen Buddhist philosophy.