Thich Nhat Hahn is a,Zen,monk is a true spiritual master of
the twentieth century. I am inspired by his
poem & writings. The Great Bell Chant (The End of Suffering)This is one of my favorite poem by him.
As a Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has reminded us, “an
instrument to help us penetrate deeply into reality and obtain liberating
insight. With impermanence, every door
is open for change.” When we can let go
and embrace the unknown, fear subsides.Listening to Thich Nhat Hanh talk about
the use of the bell as an integral part of one's meditation practice, "The
mindfulness bell is the voice of our spiritual ancestors, he instructs: Its
sounds call us back to our true home in the present moment--to emptiness."His writings speak of peacefulness, of oneness.
Loving kindness and mindful meditation. The power of these simple practices can
change the world!
Every time I watch and listen to this video, my heart opens and is filled with
wonder over our universe. My spirit
soars with inspiration and joy!
The Great Bell Chant (The End Of
Suffering)
Even in the darkest spots living beings
are able to hear it clearly
So that all suffering in them ceases,
understanding comes to their heart
And they transcend the path of sorrow
and death.
A beautiful child appears in the heart
of the 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
relaxed.
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.
~Thich Naht Hanh
