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The teachings of Buddha about life and humanity always carry profound lessons that each of us needs to remember. In the following article, WisdomTips.com presents to readers the best collections of Buddha's teachings in poetry gathered and selected from the Internet.
Here are the most inspiring and meaningful collections of Buddha's teachings in poetry. We invite readers to explore.
1. Serenity
How long does human life last?
It depends on fate, why worry?
Why bother with suffering and worries?
Just keep the mind serene and move lightly.
Whether beautiful and wealthy,
Or ugly, poor, and in pain,
Though circumstances differ,
Let the heart not cling to wealth or poverty.
Wealth easily leads to intoxication,
And even the poorest can make it through the day,
To be human, one must be flexible,
Find peace within, with a noble heart.
Life is like waves in the ocean,
If the mind remains untouched, which breeze can stir it?
Winning or losing, day by day,
Worldly fame and gain are but usual affairs.
Humanity needs compassion,
Do not assert dominance over others,
Expand your vision far and wide,
With compassion and wisdom, harmonize human life.
Live with integrity and love,
Do not cause injustice or resentment towards anyone,
We all make mistakes at times,
With thick karma and thin virtues, our talents are not deep enough.
Life is never enduring,
Impermanence holds no promise,
Through ups and downs, fame and disgrace,
Maintain inner peace, do not indulge in sorrow.
We are all the same,
Empathize with all, wishing for peace,
Avoiding evil and cultivating kindness,
Keep the mind pure, free from greed and desire.
Avoiding vanity is essential,
Simple living is enough, avoiding excessive desires,
Wealth and material possessions,
If one is greedy, no amount will suffice.
Do not linger in infatuation,
Avoid attachment and comparison,
Indulging in sensual pleasures,
We do not truly possess anything,
When affinity comes together, we exist,
When affinity dissipates, what remains is not ours.
Why bear suffering and sorrow?
Gently release, without seeking or expecting,
Always maintaining inner peace,
Relaxing and liberating from the cycle of suffering.
Life is but a temporary realm.
Life is but a transient realm,
So let's live authentically together,
If human life swiftly passes by,
Then let go of resentment.
Since nothing lasts forever,
Let go of anger and resentment,
If one's heart can forgive,
Then sorrow dissipates.
Because nothing is permanent,
Avoid attaching additional bonds,
If there comes a day and night,
Then delusion must be realized.
Because life's dreams are fragile,
Treasure today dearly,
If worldly affairs keep spinning,
Then sit quietly in peace.
Because the human heart is deep,
Do not exhaust the meaning of gratitude,
If burdened by worldly karma,
Then let go of expectations.
Because of the thirst for fame and fortune,
Reflect on impermanence,
If someone still wanders,
Then remember the origin.
Because some still harbor deep worries,
Recall the ancient words,
If someone walks in the rain,
Then they understand life's hardships.
Because love endures storms and winds,
Understand the fluctuating nature of affection,
If 'Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form',
Then... be without craving, without attachment.
3. Living in Haste
Rushing in, rushing out, hastily fading,
Rushed reunions, hurried farewells.
Rushed eating, rushed talking, then rushed breath,
Hurried enjoyment, eager to age in haste.
Rushed birth, rushed death, a lifetime rushed,
Rushed laughter, rushed tears, hastily letting go.
Rushed love, rushed hate, seeing each other as strangers!
Hurriedly seeking each other, then hastily parting...
Rushing through so many lifetimes yet still rushing,
Chasing happiness at the distant end of the sky.
Outside the window, where are the blooming roses?
Rushing days, rushing months, rushing years pass by.
Continuously, life rushes on through countless autumns,
Yesterday's face forgotten.
'Seeking the moon at the bottom of the water' yet still plunging,
Rushing to wake, rushing to sleep, rushing to nod...
Hastily forgetting, hastily remembering, hastily going, returning,
Distant shores forever apart!
Does anyone find the footprints hastily
Stepping out of the 'fire cave,' ending all worries...
4. Reincarnation's Debt
Everyone born must die once,
But after death, is there really an end?
Life will begin anew,
Our blue planet forever nurturing hope.
Entering life with two empty hands,
Leaving it, hands still empty.
Gathering greedily to fill them,
We must bear the karma, repaying life's debts.
The cycle of existence: birth and destruction,
Life is impermanent, like a temporary illusion.
The five aggregates: 'Form is not different from emptiness,'
Tranquil and free, for a peaceful heart.
Live this life without creating karma,
Avoiding the cycle of birth and death.
This world is just a temporary abode,
Ultimate bliss lies in the Western Heaven.
5. Hindrances of Karma
Namo namo, within the HEART,
The ocean of suffering, vast with mistakes.
Avoid sowing seeds of misfortune,
Blessings and woes, in the cycle of life.
6. Lodging
Wandering in the realm of Our Lady,
Mount Meru, a distant homeland.
Through skillful practice, return to visit,
Our eternal homeland, for a thousand years.
7. The realm of non-self
Light-hearted, we tread amidst stones and rocks,
The scent of lotus spreads across the cosmos.
Harmony resounds amidst mindful chants,
Hearing the beauty of compassion, 'true goodness.'
The law of reincarnation never favors whims,
The realm of formless is truly just and fair.
We and others pass through the door of birth and death,
Debts of karma, bonds of life, repaid.
The wicked and greedy fall into the abyss,
Schemes and deceit, the mind of a wolf.
Inflicting pain upon golden hearts,
Bearing bitterness, tears overflow with suffering.
Lost in admiring blossoming stones,
And understanding that the destination lies in disgrace and honor.
Those steadfast stand tall,
Living gracefully, the path of fate, action, and consequence.
8. Let Go
Gently the wind blows, the leaf drifts away,
Calm waves of the cyclic river, just one.
Autumn passes, making golden eyes whisper,
Lighten the anger for the sake of the Spring leaf.
Here I sit, by the empty balcony under the Moon's watch,
Reflecting upon the infinite worldly affairs within.
Open heart embracing invaluable things,
Brushing off the dust of deceit, defiance.
Open arms embracing precious emotions like gold,
Shake off resentment with a single word by the road.
Letting go of everything for the mind to shine infinitely,
Turning towards the sun, exhaling a breath of love and anger.
Life's strawberry fields against the tide are plenty,
The virtuous teachings illuminate the straight path.
A light soul perseveres in effort always,
Release life's burdens to lighten the heart.
9. Self-Admonition
Does fate reside in the cycles of birth?
Pleasure and pain subject to one's own errors.
If already humble, why fear disgrace?
Better poverty of virtue than seeking wealth.
For spreading malicious words forgets righteousness,
As sowing seeds of malice forfeits love.
A reminder of ancient wisdom, all paths lead to the lotus altar in prayer to Buddha.
10. Carefree
Throughout one's years of life's decree,
Live with sincerity, without concern for others.
Life's like a lengthy film, you see,
No need for acting, no need to play a part.
Life brings many tales, humorous and sad,
One laughs while another weeps, such is the world's story.
Joys and sorrows swiftly fade,
More sorrows than joys, a plethora of pain.
Living genuinely together we should,
Giving and receiving, exchanging hearts.
Though life's stream flows against the tide,
Pain endures, smiling carefree.
11. The Mouth of Life
Life's mouth nourishes our growth,
Its worldly ways teach us wisdom.
People enjoy speaking freely,
Yet words create karma, sparing no concern for the heart.
Let's pretend to be deaf and mute,
Ignoring faults and oversights.
Life is easy to understand,
Reading between the lines brings enlightenment.
Open the heart with selflessness,
Find peace and understanding for all.
Oh, please share a few words,
Don't rush to judge, for everyone has their own life.
Ill words uttered from the mouth,
Karma created, shaped by our own actions.
Fragrant flowers surround us,
Choose words wisely to keep the heart pure.
12. Good Fortune
Life is short, not long,
Live to be of use, worry-free days and nights.
Material possessions weigh heavily,
A cycle of suffering, pitiable for human life.
Greed and stinginess breed in the era,
How to reach the heavens in the future?
Passion for fame and wealth,
Creating more karmic ties, stirring the body.
Tomorrow, closing eyes, departing from the mortal,
Soul descends to hell, eyes gradually brighten.
Only then does the heart ache,
Realizing it's too late, facing the judgment.
Doing good brings blessings upon oneself,
In the next life, one will be reborn into wealth.
The Three Jewels of Grace encompass widely,
Dharma light illuminates, bringing peace to oneself.
Kindness bears sweet fruit at the top of the branch,
Doing good brings blessings, the heavens show mercy.
The teachings of grandparents, parents through poems
13. Serenity
Love and support others,
Pure conscience, a smiling face.
Avoiding calamities and misfortunes,
Self-contentment, calamities kept at bay.
Living a life of goodness throughout,
Accumulating merit, the Buddha's blessings abound.
When this body turns to ashes someday,
The soul ascends to bliss, no worries or troubles.
Release the soul to wander in the celestial realm,
Nothing left to fret about, worldly worries disappear.
14. Compassion – Aversion
Compassion for all, along the path,
Aversion towards none, life always surrounds us.
Life's compassion and aversion are never far,
Always present, beside us every day.
Why worry about passing clouds?
After rain comes sunshine, just like night turns to day.
We live carefree, tranquil and serene,
Amidst worldly affairs, on the verge of love and hate.
15. Letting Go
Letting go of hastiness and impatience,
Speaking and acting hastily, lacking in decorum.
Without careful consideration, acting rashly,
Regret and remorse come too late.
Letting go of habits of indulgence and intoxication,
Intoxicated with food, with sleep, with wealth.
Intoxicated with love, with alcohol, with fame and glory,
Intoxicated with suffering day in and day out.
Let go of the habit of deceit and fraud,
Be a truthful person, live with integrity.
Even if others deceive, do not follow suit,
Karma will reveal the truth unmistakably.
Let go of the habit of anger and resentment,
Speaking words of blame is more harmful than beneficial.
Tongue warfare is highly dangerous,
Learn to live in harmony and righteousness.
Let go of the habit of sighing and complaining,
Complaining about trivial matters only brings exhaustion.
Makes listeners tired and weary,
Acceptance resolves all matters peacefully.
Let go of the habit of arrogance and pride,
Life's waves rise and fall in three directions,
Impermanence brings constant change,
Humility fosters harmonious living.
Abandon the habit of self-doubt,
Worry and insecurity only add to sorrow.
Be confident to do what's good,
Don't cling to anything indefinitely.
17. Be Gentle
When encountering someone hot-tempered,
Just gently observe, no need to avoid,
Don't speak until asked,
Keep lips sealed until inquiry is made.
When encountering someone deceitful,
Simply gently part ways,
Silently, no need for words,
Don't get entranced by sweetness.
When encountering someone prone to anger,
Simply smile gently,
Communicate with care,
To bring joy to others.
When encountering something disagreeable,
Just gently seek the reason,
Understand the cause,
Don't rush to blame others.
When encountering bitterness,
Handle it gently, don't resist,
Even when life seems bleak,
Everything has its reasons.
When encountering pain and suffering,
Gently rise above it,
Don't stand still,
Use suffering as a foundation.
When encountering misfortune,
Just gently pass by,
No need to avoid,
It's just a small matter in our lives.
Life has its ups and downs,
Winning or losing, being respected or not,
Why be sad about distant matters,
Why be angry about past events?
Why stay up all night in guilt?
Let go of all sorrows and worries,
For inner peace,
Life still holds many good things.
There's no need to regret staying up all night,
Release all sorrows and worries,
For inner peace,
Life still has countless good things.
Simply changing the way we live,
Shouldn't cling to old habits,
The moon sometimes wanes and waxes,
Life isn't always sweet and smooth.
Perhaps blessings are not abundant,
Hence, we often encounter heartaches,
So just let go and move on,
Continuously clinging is like carrying a heavy burden.
What's good and beautiful, don't be obsessed,
Consider them as trivial matters in our lives,
Adversities and challenges,
Are the result of karmic retribution.
Now that everything has been repaid,
Repay and bid farewell with lightness and health,
No need to reunite and entangle again,
No need to sow discord as before, it's already done.
In modern times, blessings are nurtured and enriched,
Don't be too pessimistic and let life slip away,
Act promptly to make things right,
Rise up and shine for a bright future.
18. Advice for You
If you stumble, stand up on your own,
This life is always full of obstacles,
Hold your head high and step into the future,
Don't rely on anyone for help.
Do it yourself, whether good or bad,
If not successful, don't complain, my child,
Ahead of us, opportunities still abound,
If you strive, you'll fulfill your dreams.
There are times when we must swim against the tide,
Just like life's currents flowing downstream,
After bitterness, we'll find a smile,
If possible, help those in need.
Strive to live to turn foes into friends,
Never succumb to sadness or pessimism,
Wounds heal with the passage of time,
But don't forget the hardships of the past.
Love all creatures, both plants and animals,
Live with affection to let the wind carry away,
Rise above worries, abandon all doubts,
And find happiness with what we have.
19. Equality Among All Beings
Buddha teaches us that all beings are equal,
We rely on our own strength, not on others' help,
Our body weighs a few dozen kilograms today,
But it's flesh and blood of countless animals.
No compassion in the cruel hearts of humans,
Other creatures sacrificed for our meals,
We, as humans, with hearts full of greed,
Desire life but are willing to kill them.
Offering sacrifices for drinking and eating,
All beings desire to live just like us,
Yet we share their flesh and skin,
Eating, we carry many souls to hell.
By losing our humanity,
The merits we've accumulated for eons will vanish,
Gradually dissipating like rain clouds,
When blessings end, it's the right time.
The grudges of many lifetimes always linger,
They wait eagerly to seek revenge,
Incurable diseases like cancer,
Are the karmic retribution from past lives.
I repent as Buddha taught,
I bow to Buddha and repent from now on,
For too long, my mind has been dark,
Living selfishly, forgetting the love around.
Worldly desires cling to fame and profit,
Greed and indulgence chase after money,
From now on, I vow to cultivate kindness,
Eating vegetarian, chanting Buddha, meditating with compassion.
20. Repentance
I repent as Buddha taught,
This heart vows to repent and regret,
Day and night, diligently practicing,
Opening the mind to wisdom, leaving behind ignorance.
I vow not to indulge in desire,
Committing to practice at all times, in all places,
From now on, I pledge for life,
To avoid speaking words of temptation.
For verbal karma brings many calamities,
Speaking words should not harm others,
I pray for immediate awakening,
Cursing lightly, heaven's blessings are taken away.
Now understanding the importance of caution,
No better than others, avoiding ambition for alcohol,
Listening carefully to reason,
Avoiding the temptations of gambling.
21. Filial Piety
Seeking knowledge and understanding in vain,
Then abandoning filial piety, caring not.
Wealth, power, and prestige sought,
Regardless of parents, wandering through life.
In the prime of life, never parting from food and clothing,
Parents care for, providing warmth and sustenance.
Pursuing education and exams, rushing about,
For a meager meal and clothing, the body toils.
Raising children to maturity, weary and worn,
In storms and scorching sun, bare shoulders and bones.
Life is harsh with wind and mist,
Hoping children succeed, their future bright.
Now in prosperity during our lifetime,
Why hastily forget the lives of our parents.
Parents may not blame us,
Even if we're unfilial, we're still their children.
Being a filial child completes us,
Without fairness and justice, we mimic our offspring.
Life is like a climbing rope,
Reap what you sow in life, don't sow discord.
22. Fame and Gain
Fame and gain come and go,
Why crave it, first or second place?
Nights spent restless, mind in turmoil,
For gain and loss, struggling and toiling.
Why hold onto grudges, causing mutual suffering?
Old karma must be borne again,
This life, next life, trapped in reincarnation,
Worldly debts and entanglements, how burdensome.
Listen to the Buddha's teachings, practice diligently,
Keep your mind pure so that when
You close your eyes and depart,
You'll be serene, free from worldly worries.
Let's join forces, together
Building a colorful world,
Where the golden path spreads far and wide,
No longer witnessing scenes of suffering.
23. Fortune
Some catch the tide, others miss it,
Once the time is past, who will linger?
Life is full of twists and turns,
It's the law, no use complaining.
Having money is like being a fairy,
No money, hunger and rags, who worries?
Years of mistakes in life,
Only when awakened, silent and choked.
With money, not living for others,
Only when it's gone, alone before and after.
With money, feeling confident,
When it's gone, feeling lost and empty.
Living doesn't help others,
Carefully hoarded, never leaving the body.
No need for lavish offerings,
Heaven will reclaim it, gradually.
Blame not fate or life's fortunes,
Doing good brings blessings, heaven shows mercy.
Gold and silver fill the rice chest,
With added fortune, the treasure overflows.
24. Resolving the Abyss
Accrue abundant merits in life,
Assist those departed, distant from pain.
The abyss of karma's depths,
Where confinement occurs, the ocean of torment.
Grandparents and parents, departed souls,
In life, committing wrong, tainted in this place.
Punishment cell for deeds causing offense,
Day and night enduring punishment, bearing the burden.
Cries, wails, and lamentations,
The pain of the body, countless wounds.
As children, as grandchildren, what to do?
Performing many good deeds, reducing the sentence of torment.
Day and night, morning and evening, reciting scriptures,
Praying to Ksitigarbha, seeking compassionate aid.
Punishment not meant for torment,
Early liberation, escape from the cycle of rebirth.
25. Illusion
Why does human life persist in fluctuation?
Karmic debts repaid, flowing with the mesmerizing river.
All-around worldly suffering,
Not like the shores of dreams, brimming with love.
Suffering overwhelms every path,
Tears fall, bitterness, sadness envelop the heart.
Life's scenes, unjust, painful hearts,
Who truly knows, whose words are believed?
Human affection, perpetually indifferent,
Day and night, fantasizing, aspiring for wealth.
Hatred, jealousy, harming one another,
A cycle of entanglement, a knife that harms itself.
Helping others escape calamity,
Building merits, myriad paths of kindness.
Tomorrow, closing eyes, transcending,
The soul wanders, the realm of celestial bliss.
Worldly colors, vibrant yet empty,
Just a temporary realm, why hold onto it?
Tomorrow, stepping forth, departing,
Can anything from this world be taken along?
26. Human Nature
Humans, ever curious beings,
Listen intently to worldly tales.
People often show off,
Face-conscious, eager to flaunt wealth.
Selfishness pervades,
Prioritizing personal gain, exchanging later for others.
People often pretend to smile,
Yet who truly knows the inner sorrow.
Greed is universal,
Bottomless desires, unchanging over time.
People often calculate profits,
No one willing to lose, forever comparing.
Living, each fends for oneself,
No one lends a hand, hunger and satiety self-managed.
People tend to hoard possessions,
Taking from others, hiding their own.
People indulge in vanity,
Greed and jealousy, disregarding courtesy.
People favor riches,
Trampling over each other to live, heedless of compassion.
People dislike offering alms,
Disaster strikes, only then do they crawl to pay homage.
People often think long-term,
Night and day scheming, a hundred years of human life.
People tend to be indifferent,
Teasing and mocking, never pausing to admire.
Humans lust for sensual pleasure,
Indulging in desires, losing themselves in passion.
People love to promise and vow,
Mere words, on the sidelines of revelry.
People see ugliness and bury it,
Criticizing above and below, laughing and joking.
Humans are naturally adaptive,
Following the narrative, thriving in the crowd.
People dislike giving for nothing,
Only with reciprocation, equality is achieved.
Human nature, mostly similar,
Differences vary from person to person.
27. Life
In life, one should know oneself,
Don't play the role of worried parents through long nights.
In life, there should be giving and receiving,
People give, people receive, no worries about loss.
In life, one should abandon the habit of competition,
Chasing materialism, sorrow lingering day and night.
In life, one should cultivate abundant merits,
For children and grandchildren to inherit in the future.
In life, one should promptly help alleviate suffering,
The heart always inclined towards goodness, dispelling calamities.
In life, one should be generous and compassionate,
Forgiving everyone, disregarding people's flaws.
In life, one should stand firm and upright,
Proud and dignified, a lifetime of purity.
In life, one should eat and speak truthfully,
No beating around the bush, no falsehoods.
In life, one should distinguish between right and wrong,
Avoiding the wicked, that's true wisdom.
In life, one should speak softly and kindly,
Avoiding harsh words, for a peaceful soul.
In life, one should engage in work and play,
But not indulge in sleep, wasting away the night.
28. Resentment
People living in this world,
Are quick to blame, heaven and earth show no mercy.
Misfortunes lurk along the road,
Pain and sorrow, mouths filled with resentment.
Buddha and heaven bestow compassion,
Yet sentient beings commit evil, making their path thorny.
Tears shed, blood flows, blaming others,
Through countless deeds, causing their own guilt.
Mouths resenting divine beings,
No pity, no help, seeking only personal happiness.
Karma unfolds its consequences,
Creating one's own destiny, carrying the burden.
Why harbor misguided resentment?
Buddha, the divine, unaffected by worldly matters.
Creating karma without release,
Undoubtedly bearing consequences, nature's law unforgiving.
29. Human Heart
The human heart has two aspects,
The demonic and the enlightened, sown within us.
The demonic heart entertains evil thoughts,
Always planning wrongdoing, harming oneself.
Leading one to commit heinous acts,
Hands stained with blood, tainted with its stench.
Harming those close around,
Driven by selfishness, craving wealth.
The wicked heart kills and harms,
Devoid of affection, inflicting pain on others.
The wicked heart engages in injustice,
Harming others, harming friends, following the path of demons.
The enlightened heart is expansive and generous,
No grudges, no hatred, forgiving all.
The enlightened heart practices kindness and compassion,
Tolerant of society's folly, indifferent.
The enlightened heart restrains cruelty and brutality,
Struggling to control, what does our mind think?
Humanity does good with compassion,
The demonic heart fades away, what remains within us.
Evil deeds arise from birth,
The demonic heart restrained, demons harming others.
We should recite the Buddha's name incessantly,
Keeping the mind focused, transforming the heart.
The demonic heart gradually dissipates,
Strive to recite the Buddha's name, accumulating blessings.
Doing good will be rewarded,
Reaping what one sows, persisting on the path of cultivation.
30. Be Yourself
Life is fleeting, not like a dream or a golden night.
Life is like waves crashing on the shore, not like beautiful dreams or sweet poetry.
Life is full of pain, tears wetting cheeks, and daggers piercing hearts.
Life's ocean is vast and deep, who truly understands, who truly knows?
Life is like spicy chili, more sorrow than joy, tears bitter the heart.
In this illusory world, live with sincerity to lighten the heart.
Despite the storms of life, be true to yourself, no matter what comes.
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