Verses of Praise to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III– Returning
Once confused on my path and the time wasted
Lost on the way of life
Once wondering
True nature is tainted by afflictions
At times the mind is ignorant
At times the cloth is wet by tears of suffering
Helpless in the ocean of heavy karma
Difficult to awake from the dream
Time flees and impermanence rushes
The wonderer weeps and yearns to return
Searching and searching for liberation
Alas! Buddhist demons are everywhere
Spawning in every affair
Ordinary earthlings boast holiness giving sutra talks
Living beings’ roots of wisdom fall short in this dharma-ending age
Superstition and blind belief cut off ways of learning
A flashing light thunders through the clouds
Penetrating the sky and lighting the dark
The greatly compassionate ancient Buddha descends to the Saha World
As if a lost child finds his mother
His kind and patient teachings move our hearts
The dharma wheel is personally turned to enlighten Original Nature
The dharma on true cultivation
The Mahamudra of Liberation
The confusion is cleared
The dharma voice and the announcements deliver essential teachings
The Heart Sutra expounds absolute truth
Patiently the principles of the dharma are explained
Multitudes of Buddhist disciples come back to the correct path
Beginingless nightmares finally are awakened
A clear direction is seen at the fork in the road
Practice according to the teachings
Learn the correct understanding and views
One will then break the eons of reincarnations
Universally practice the six paramitas
Plant the seeds of Bodhi
The Four Limitless States of Mind
Diligently practice the two Heart Essences
Propagate the dharma, benefit living beings, and enlighten all sentient beings
Seize the good time in this life
Cut off the worldly emotions
Exert more effort
Cherish the presence of the ancient Buddha
Attainment and liberation can be certain in this life