Verses Extracted from

SONG OF ENLIGHTENMENT

In the Dharma-body’s enlightenment,

there is not a single thing;

At its source the inherent nature

is the Buddha of divine innocence.

(from page 5)

There are very few who are in

tune with the highest songs.

(from page 17)

To stop the mind and cut off thought

is true wealth and honor;

To put a complete end to selfish lust

is the true field of blessings.

(from page 19)

Every single living being

Has the Buddha-nature.

All can become Buddhas.

(from page 24)

The mouth wants to speak, but words are

lost.

The mind wants to reason, but concepts

have gone.

The path of speech is cut off;

The place of the mind’s workings

is destroyed.

(from page 42)

A Single root divides into ten thousand differences.

Ten thousand differences yet return to the one root.

(from page 51 & 52)