See Me or Not

Tsangyang Gyatso (1683-1706) was a Tibetan poet, Buddhist monk, and the sixth Dalai Lama. He was not only a religious leader, but also a talented poet. Tsangyang Gyatso's poems are full of romantic sentiments and profound philosophical thinking, integrating Buddhist thought with Tibetan culture. His poems mostly express unique insights into love and life, with fresh language and sincere emotions. His works still enjoy a high reputation in Tibetan culture, especially love poems such as "See Me or Not " are widely circulated.

"See Me or Not " is one of Tsangyang Gyatso's most well-known poems, which shows his unique view of love and profound thoughts on life. The whole poem expresses the impermanence and unpredictability of love and fate through the contrast of "seeing and not seeing". The poet expresses his longing and helplessness for his beloved in concise and affectionate language.

The poet uses seemingly simple words to convey a profound emotional conflict - wandering between love and not love, meeting and missing, with both persistence in love and acceptance of fate.

In the poem, "see" symbolizes the encounter in reality, while "not see" represents the unspeakable regret and longing in one's heart. The poet uses this contradictory way to show his deep love and helplessness towards fate, while also making people ponder the love and loss in life, bringing emotional resonance and philosophical enlightenment to readers.