POEMS INSPIRED BY THE VASSA – SUMMER RETREAT
The path of learning Buddhism is truly noble
Monastic practitioners vow to enter
Building the Dharma friendship that always advances
How beautiful is the virtuous life.
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The path of the Buddha Dharma is profound
Diligently applying the body and mind brightly
Compassion and wisdom are wonderful
Bringing happiness and peace everywhere.
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Listening to the Dharma is truly profound
The path of practice is miraculous and joyful
Let go of worldly affairs
Practicing virtue is fragrant with flowers.
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Precepts, concentration, and wisdom are the pure path
Diligent practice of virtue arises
Buddhist monks and nuns appear in many places
Compassion and wisdom are truly bright and clear.
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The path of education is truly wonderful
Diligently teaching the Dharma every day
Applying the Three Studies with the supreme mind
Benefiting oneself, benefiting others, benefiting right here.
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The path of propagating the Dharma is truly wonderful
Diligently apply the Dharma every day
Protect the Triple Gem with a joyful heart
Bring joy to the world, how beautiful it is.
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Listening to the Dharma this morning
My heart is always filled with joy
The path of education is always progressing
Achieving happiness is right here.
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Educating talents needs to be developed
Helping future generations
The three studies of leaklessness need to be cultivated
The path of education is always tireless.
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Dignified moral manners
Gratitude to Dharma Teachers and Ancestors, diligently practice
Now the Sangha of monastic and lay Buddhists
Propagate the Dharma, wisdom and compassion shine brightly.
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Chanting Sutras, paying homage to the Buddha, sitting in meditation
A life of cultivation is boundless and peaceful
The body and mind are calm and very quick
Wisdom illuminates sentient beings who rely on it.
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athagata Meditation Monastery Today
Buddhist monks and nuns study the Dharma every day
Diligently practice and apply it
Contribute to beautifying here and there.
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Vassa-Summer Retreat organized at Như Lai Monastery
Monastic and lay Buddhists are really diligent
Practicing the Dharma together assiduously
Bringing benefits in many beautiful ways.
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