A Buddhist Prayer for the End of Suffering
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I begin each day walking about a mile
around my neighborhood
I put my headphones on, click play
And begin my walk
The Great Bell Chant is the first song that plays
It helps me to be more mindful of my movements
And of all the beautiful Nature I see on my walk
Being more mindful
Helps me to realize the sacredness
Of all that I see
The sacredness of me
How I am not a separate entity
I am one with all that I see
I highly recommend that you find time
To listen to this daily
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This beautiful prayer
written by Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh,
is chanted by brother Phap Niem.
May the sound of this bell penetrate deep into the cosmos
Even in the darkest spots
Living beings are able to hear it clearly
So that all suffering in them cease
Understanding comes to their heart
And they transcend the path of sorrow and death.
The universal dharma door is already open
The sound of the rising tide is heard clearly
The miracle happens
A beautiful child appears in the heart of a lotus flower
One single drop of this compassionate water
Is enough to bring back the refreshing spring to our mountains and rivers.
Listening to the bell
I feel the afflictions in me begin to dissolve
My mind calm
My body relax
A smile is born on my lips
Following the sound of the bell
My breath brings me back to the safe island of mindfulness
In the garden of my heart
The flowers of peace bloom beautifully.
The Great Bell Chant
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