“To all the days and months I entreat Life's vicissitudes rest in the hand of the liberated The world of suffering still has the heart of Spring Know you not the true moon shines so many eons!” Everything is ephemeral; all is not in its true form; only the light of Truth is immutable. For thousands of years it continues to quietly shine into the world, guiding humanity to return to its original self.
“Endlessly time flows Five years, yet apricot blossoms still bloom in season Spring breeze ushers in the late night chill Missing the temple of old and my homeland still
Spring comes with all immensity Worries will cease, and miseries dispelled Somewhere a sprig of yellow apricot flower Taking it home to warm the heart in this barren winter
To all the days and months I entreat Life's vicissitudes rest in the hand of the liberated The world of suffering still has the heart of Spring Know you not the true moon shines so many eons!
All emptiness is encased in the heart For my beloved, a rose remains in the world Proudly stand amidst the vast river Clouds and rivers remain here forever”
Homecoming is a time of exuberant celebration. One’s spirit is uplifted in joyful hope that the beloved is waiting faithfully through traces of time. A welcoming sign tenderly warms longing hearts. In silence, all is spoken.
“I'm coming home, I've done my time Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free And you know just what to do if you still want me If you still want me La la la la… Well, tie the yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree After three long years, do you still want me? If I won't see the yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me if I won't see the yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree. Now I hear the whole bus is cheering and I can't believe I see (What?) a hundred yellow ribbons 'round the old oak tree”
Over the span of time, yearnings of the past and dreams of the future always transcend the perishing law of nature, transforming into the sediments that rest quietly at the depth of a constantly flowing river. One day, the stars and Moon will appear to illuminate every corner and revive each memory, each breath, each smile, and every gentle teardrop of the old time. “Against the emerald stream, against the stream of time, Days and months appear as if in a dream. Today I stroll along the old path, Reliving each second, each minute, each hour...”
“The path today is blooming with roses Just like those first times we met Just like those first times I came to visit... The path today is resplendent with white blossoms Just like those first times, to visit you I came Just like those first times we met. They were wild flowers, but so exquisite! The brook today is only half full Flowing ever so gently like when we first met Serenading with glorious songs of eternity Sweet as love when new, and fresh. Against the emerald stream, against the stream of time, Days and months appear as if in a dream. Today I stroll along the old path, Reliving each second, each minute, each hour...”
Love between humans and between humans and their animal companions touches our hearts deeply. But it is devoting themselves to the Infinite Divine that leads people through the sea of suffering and ignorance. That love is omnipresent and boundless like the universe, like the Moon, the stars, the clouds and water. “Oh, the memory of eyes like the azure ocean Like brilliant stars that light up my soul Velvet hair like golden clouds at twilight Weaving dreams of our ardent love of ancient time”
And on the path searching for Truth or the Tao (the Way) in this world, the true practitioner has tirelessly crossed myriad harbors, rivers, oceans, deserts, mountains and forests. The day of joyous reunion is the blessed time when Truth is revealed. “Oh, dear universe! My love of centuries is now here Your arrival elevates myriad worlds Waves of joy reach even the farthest galaxy.”
“Tonight resting under the shining stars My thoughts are with the one from planets afar Space and time divide not our sacred love My heart withers, waiting from centuries long ago. Where are you in the vast transmigration? I’ve searched through millions of galaxies Feet weary in thousands of turbulent worlds, Know you not?
Remember you not an ancient flame? I’ve journeyed the entire universe Longing to reunite with you, my beloved Oh, the memory of eyes like the azure ocean Like brilliant stars that light up my soul Velvet hair like golden clouds at twilight Weaving dreams of our ardent love of ancient time
Besotted still the golden moon as thousands of autumns pass, Akin to my heart, missing you without end. Will we meet again eons later? Pillows tears-dampened The moon and stars, clouds sinking in sorrow.
Do you know of my immense anguish? In the vast ocean, shedding tears of longing! Viewing the full moon, can you tell it’s waning?”
