guardian of the sasana ( music: wayfarer)
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Guardian Of The Sasanawayfarers
Blessed Are We To Be In The Buddha Sasana
Let us spread the Let us spread the DhammaDhamma
For the For the HappinessHappiness
Of all beings !Of all beings !
At the edge of the forest
Where the spring water flows
In search of Nirvana
That is where I would go
Watching life’s little dramas
With a calm repose
At the edge of the forestThat’s where I would go
Let us practice the Dhamma
In our silent heart
Worry not of the futureWorry not of the future
Gently let go the pastGently let go the past
Sit in deep contemplationSit in deep contemplation
In one-pointednessIn one-pointedness
And in that soft moment
There’s just timelessness
May we live worthy livesMay we live worthy lives
In this Buddha SasanaIn this Buddha Sasana
May we grow inMay we grow in
Compassion and Wisdom Compassion and Wisdom
May we strive on diligentlyMay we strive on diligently
In the Dhamma PathIn the Dhamma Path
At the edge of the forest
There are hills high and low
There the Dhamma seed’s plantedThere the Dhamma seed’s planted
And the Sangha shall growAnd the Sangha shall grow
Guardian of the SasanaGuardian of the Sasana
SasanarakkhaSasanarakkha
Upholding the DhammaUpholding the Dhamma
For beings near and farFor beings near and far
Long live the Sasana
Springing from Buddha’s light
Through the Dhamma Vinaya
And the Truth shining bright
Worthy is your missionWorthy is your mission
Stand tall in your prideStand tall in your pride
Lofty is your visionLofty is your vision
Spread the Law far and wide.Spread the Law far and wide.
Be Guardians of
The Sasana
The Gift of The Gift of Dhamma Dhamma Excels All Excels All
Other Gifts!Other Gifts!