Saturday, May 30, 2015

The First Paean of Joy Uttered By the Buddha Immediately After His Enlightenment


Through countless weary lives
I have sought the builder of this house
and could not find him.

Now, I have found you, O Builder,
and you shall build no more.
The rafters are broken,
the ridge pole is shattered.
I have beaten out desire
and my mind is now free.

---The Buddha, in The Dhammapada, verses 153 and 154---

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