A great tree... bears sweet and fragrant fruit. Birds and various animals come to eat to their heart’s content. Once they are full, they leave.
The great tree does not claim ownership over the fruits that it bears. It does not claim ownership of the animals that come to eat.
The great tree... remains a great tree, producing fruit for all beings to enjoy and find happiness.
The great tree... does not claim the shade it provides. It does not discriminate about who is good or bad. Therefore, anyone may come to rest beneath it.
All find peace in the shade of the great tree.
A great tree... must firmly endure strong winds, heat, sunlight, storms, and drought. Despite all destruction, it must persist and fight to survive. Creatures come to rest, eat, and find shelter within its branches.
From the great tree arises the gifts of nature, providing shade, offering rest, and sustaining life.
A great tree... never boasts about its merit, nor does it ask for help or gratitude.
A great tree must stand and fight alone.
The great tree does not seek any benefit from those creatures.
All lives eventually part from the great tree when its fruits have fallen and withered away.
No one returns to the great tree when it has nothing left to offer.
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but
A big tree is still a big tree.
Big trees can also provide shade.
The big tree is also a meeting point.
The big tree is still waiting for the day it meets the animals.