19/12/2022
Taking refuge...
Taking Refuge by Thich Nhat Hanh
“Breathing in, I go back
to the island within myself.
There are beautiful trees
within the island.
There are clear streams of water.
There are birds,
sunshine,
and fresh air.
Breathing out,
I feel safe.
I enjoy going back to my island.
Breathing in mindfully,
I meet the Buddha within myself.
Buddha is mindfulness.
His torch is always there
illuminating my path,
the path of coming,
the path of going,
the path of my mind,
the path of my life.
Breathing out mindfully,
I see my path clearly,
far or near.
Breathing in,
I find the Dharma in my breath.
The breathing protects me,
protects my body,
protects my spirit.
Breathing out,
I keep the breath alive
for my continual protection.
Breathing in,
I recognize the five skandhas
as my Sangha.
The breathing establishes harmony.
The breathing generates peace.
Breathing out,
I enjoy the Oneness
of my being.”
~ Excerpt From Call Me by My True Names by Thich Nhat Hanh.
