Trials

Yutang Lin

As matters arise
　　Worldly considerations are complicated and variegated
　　　　Endowed with incessant worries
　　Mind turning toward Dharma would render them simple
　　　　Simply repeat the Four Boundless Minds
　　　　May all beings attain enlightenment soon!
　　Through this purification of mind to remain distant from worldly sorrows

In dealing with matters on hand
　　Following one's own inclinations
　　　　Will never escape from the noose of comparing and complaining
　　　　Still remained one drop in the expansive ocean of sufferings
　　Putting Dharma first and upholding paths and approaches accordingly
　　　　It may be very tough for some time
　　　　In the long run openness and tranquility will prevail

Buddha blesses practitioners who are devoted and remain constant
As matters arise a practitioner should realize that they are all trials on the path
Wisely choose Dharma over self-centered ways
　　Then all hurdles will be overcome

Written in Chinese and translated on September 23, 2010
El Cerrito, California

---

[Home][Back to list][Back to Chinese versions]