Monday 8 August 2016

This Buddha smiles beatifically

This Buddha smiles beatifically
all understanding
all knowledge is hers.
Her friends doze in a
fog of forgetfulness
not seeing what she sees
not knowing what she knows
lost in a sea of emotions
we are sad, angry, regretful.

This Buddha smiles beatifically
all understanding
all knowledge is hers.
We are blessed to be in her presence
to bask in her light
soaking in a second-hand
understanding.

This Buddha smiles beatifically
all understanding
all knowledge is hers.
She sees the simplicity
of everything.
She knows the glory
of everything.
She knows
all one has to do is
breathe
smile and
let go.

* Buddha = Awakened One

© 7 Aug 16

Monday 1 August 2016

I am essence undressed


I am essence undressed
with no impurities or defilements
pure and free.

I am clean, fresh water
unpolluted and untainted 
coming directly from the source
the well-spring.

I am unadulterated light
with no shadows
bright, penetrating
coming directly from the sun
womb of all fire.

I am clean, fresh, pure air
the wind that blows through
brushing aside all uncertainty.

I am the song that sings itself
tune and words utterly recognisable.

I am the heartbeat of the cosmos
steady, regular
pulsing in every being
essence of vitality.

I am space
all-containing space.
I am essence undressed
with no impurities or defilements.
I am free.

© 31 Jul 16