If known. Wouldn’t commit such transgression Preserve the bright nature, should not fall into evil path Practice and follow the principle of Buddhism Buddha is the mind, so no need to ask Ma Tzu Discard wealth and outer forms, determined to find the path of Pan Yun The bright mind has no greed, much less to be at Canh Dieu Yen Tu Keep reminding to cease false thoughts, no need to sit at San pagoda at the East Mountain Become well achieved in this mundane world is the most precious blessing Live in the mountain without knowing these is a disadvantage and a waste of effort Pray to be near bright scholars and enlightened in one night A blessing of meeting bright scholars is like Udumbara flowers bloom once in a few kalpas.

Truc Lam Foubder, Two Stages of Life , by Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, Here are the wild sunflowers Only grow along the forests Ensconce aside the highways Be the hedge to against ill-doers Late Autumn, come the buds Open bright in yellow In spite of people’s disdain They exert to adorn the homeland In joy, they’re picked by the herdsmen In need, they’re the rats’ hideout They’re the protector of all beings.