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The profound Buddhist thoughts, incisive Buddhist metaphors, unique realm of Zen enlightenment, and superb aesthetic value of Zen poetry in the Tang Dynasty show its artistic charm that is different from pure literary poetry: Influenced by Buddhist Zen thought, the theory of consciousness-only theory of the three realms, the theory of emptiness of dependent origination, and practice methodology appeared in Tang poetry. Ideological content such as the theory of levels of practice; influenced by Buddhist Zen metaphors, a series of metaphors such as the eternal nature of Buddha, the impermanence of all dharmas, the illusion of worldly affairs, and the taming of delusional minds appeared in Tang poetry; influenced by the realm of Zen enlightenment, Zen poetry in the Tang Dynasty created unique realms such as the realm of intuition, the realm of reality, the realm of harmony, and the realm of daily use. Generally speaking, the Zen poetry of the Tang Dynasty presents the aesthetic values ​​of quiet beauty, freedom, and silent beauty. Exploring Zen poetry in the Tang Dynasty is of great significance to grasp the overall style of Tang poetry.