Ocean Of Wisdom

OCEAN OF WISDOM Taking the Buddhist Path

I stand on the edge of the great ocean of samsara

having discovered the shore in the Four Noble Truths

As i reflect on my part in the choices I make

i see the next step to take is all of my own

The ocean of life spans forever before me

beyond my sight to a point I cannot see

i think of the Noble 8-fold path and allow for my potential, the buoyancy of wisdom, of the others who have gone before me

Hesitating for a moment and dipping a toe,

the shudder of change goes through me I let go of the past and focus on this moment moment by moment leaving past moments, leaving future moments

in a state of renunciation i move forward

Diving into the Dharma, the truth and observing it flow through and around

One devoted stroke at a time i swim

the Great Ocean of Samsara freely

without attachments to sink me and with clear intentions

i know i only need swim with faith until there is no longer a need to;

for the buoyancy of the Buddha

requires no ocean.

With metta for all sentient beings..

Dedicated to all our Dharma teachers By Paul Hammond