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THANH TRI – THE 4TH MIND DHARMA: “LOTUS WALKING DHARANI”. LESSON 7 (FU POETRY FORM): A MOSAIC OF COLORED PANES IN SONG NGUYEN TANTRA HOUSE ( Luận giải đệ tứ tâm pháp Thanh Trí (liên hoa bách bộ thần chú đà la ni) bài 7 (thể thi phú): SẮC MÀU NĂM THÁNG Ở MẬT GIA SONG NGUYỄN)
As it is hard to confide the feelings of the third noble person, I would like to compose a Fu poem (Fu poetry is an old literary form combining prose and poetry) as a present to my disciples and the audience. The poem will end this series of lectures.
Disciples who came from Hai Phong:
Hurriedly took a flight to Ho Chi Minh city
Continuously rode on a bus to Tantra House as visitors
As it is a wish coming true after years
For having been a long-time disciples, this precious chance is cherished more, as
Tantra House’s solemn entrance is not welcoming guest casually
The Pure dwelling is not a place for talking over worldly affairs
Tantra House’s solemn entrance is not welcoming guest casually. The Pure dwelling is not a place for talking over worldly affairs
Though being exhausted after morning flight. Recovered with energy by the blessing encounter afterwards
Looking forward to pay a visit to Guru
Though being exhausted after morning flight
Recovered with energy by the blessing encounter afterwards
Since they used to visit Bai Dinh Temple
Or went hiking Yen Tu mountain every spring
Someone has visited Tam Chuc on the occasion of International day of Vesak
Yet, all the scenes has been repeated by curved red roof, triple gate
Buddha statues are placed illuminatingly everywhere
Instead of being covered by a pure green as the Tantra House
Instead of being covered by a pure green as the Tantra House
The rustling sound of footsteps is the cheerful sound of the heart
See, Lien Hoa Dai manifests itself as an awakening lotus flower
Lien Hoa Dai
See, Dau Chan Phat lake was imprinted by the Buddha’s footprint
Dau Chan Phat lake ( the Buddha’s footprint formerly)
Dau Chan Phat lake ( the Buddha’s footprint formerly – Now)
See, Ao Gia Phong Tuyet with little Snowy Mountain at both sides, as sturdy protecting fences, as if simulate the Buddhist commandments
Ao Gia Phong Tuyet with little Snowy Mountain at both sides
Phap Van Duong simulates a cloud of emptiness in the sky of sublime Dharma.
Phap Van Duong simulates a cloud of emptiness in the sky of sublime Dharma.
Shining brightly to Hoang Mai House, Thanh Tri, Tinh Khanh Chamber, striking a night lotus’ beauty, all are unique spiritual architecture
Hoang Mai House, Thanh Tri, Tinh Khanh Chamber, striking a night lotus’ beauty
Stay still for a while
Immerse in deep thoughts
Contemplate in the blessing air
Amazed by the voice of nightingale
Feel the bitterness of those who left
Rejoice inwardly for those who stay and consider this as their home
Someone takes a slight step on Lien Hoa Dai
Someone takes a picture for keep beautiful memories
Every memory will be faded, only Guru’s teaching will be always engraved in mind
Thrilling in front of extraordinary beauty
Thinking about the impermanence
Thrilling in front of extraordinary beauty
A disciple came to ask:
“Song Nguyen Tantra House has its current magnificent look with exceptional sceneries,
Is it originated from a period of coldness to have this dreamlike result?”
Stay speechless as just being awakened from a dream
I do not dare to believe this is the truth
“Song Nguyen Tantra House has its current magnificent look with exceptional sceneries,
Stay speechless as just being awakened from a dream
Because:
Formerly elephant grass was over our heads
The yard was full of mountain soils
Covered by the color of solitary
A lonely sad evening sky
The two main daily courses were just sweet potatoes leaves
A cup of black coffee was enough to warm my stomach in the morning
Worries of debts in the night bothered us
It was hard to imagine delicacies as we have had these days
Expecting that ten years working as journalist could bring a new life
Expecting that old friends, relatives could have offered helps
Formerly elephant grass was over our heads
The yard was full of mountain soils
The two main daily courses were just sweet potatoes leaves
Unfortunately!
They all disappeared because “it is hard to find relatives in difficult times”
Looked upon the sky, realized the law of cause-effect
Got used to the bitterness for years, not to mind about the hardships
Time passed by with struggles for eleven years
However:
The Buddha paid compassion, Dharma protector supported I and Mat Dieu to maintain our steady hands, manage to ride the Prajñā ship
Students, disciples shared the burdens by many “Digging dirt” events to innovate the Tantra House, as the diligent birds innovate their nest
In times of difficulties, many fake monks stabbed the spearhead on our backs, I and Mat Dieu tramped about through thick and thin from the South to the North
In a dead end, we were heckled by those who used power to abuse by all possible ways, all the disciples were on my side in the war of right view argument
Not as Zhuge Liang, but I set up strategy to escape dangers
Not as Tan That Nuong, Mat Dieu was patient to demand justice
For Hong Tuyen, we went through many battles, with all consensus and determination
For Hue Nhu, I had many white nights to cope with different parties, to be always vigilant
For those evils, we had forgotten our meals concentrating on fighting for the right views
For those who made money with counterfeit books, they could not help being threatened as we had shown all evidences
Students, disciples shared the burdens by many “Digging dirt” events to innovate the Tantra House, as the diligent birds innovate their nest
A look of today:
Song Nguyen Tantra House is shining brightly, students from all continents find this the right place to their spiritual fortune
We have been assimilating the blessing from Avalokiteshvara, all the hardships are transitioned into favorable conditions surprisingly
Mat Tu completed the degree of master
Mat Hong Tuyen made accomplishments overcoming all difficulties in South Korea
In the nation of Kiwi, Mat Hai, Mat Thuy sowed the seed of Bodhi
Bring Pure mind Dharma to sentient beings who are in the autumn of their lives
Mat Hai, Mat Thuy, Mat Tan Giac, Mat Hoa, Mat Nhuan Quang, Mat Chanh Tan, Mat Dang Tam, Mat Kien, Mat Dieu Hang, Mat Tinh Giac, Mat Khue Minh, Mat Nhi Khang, Mat Ba, Mat Tue Van, Mat Hong Nhat, Mat Phap Khanh…
All whole-heartedly devoted with dedication and renunciation
Everything has been flowing smoothly, thanks to the blessings
Song Nguyen Tantra House is shining brightly everywhere, students from all continents find this the right place to their spiritual fortune
In the nation of Kiwi, Mat Hai, Mat Thuy sowed the seed of Bodhi
Mat Hai
Mat Thuy
Mat Hong Tuyen completed master degree in South Korea
Mat Tu completed master degree in Sweden
Indeed:
With all achievements, I have never forgotten old students who had scattered..
With your own accomplishment, have you ever thought about the hardships in the past which were like “to be in captivity”
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The shadow of old days is still there
Reflect on the clouds
Guru and disciples
Full of gratitude
Whoever comes and goes today
Do not forget those passing days
A house for all beings from any corner of the earth
Song Nguyen Tantra House – The song of triumph
Song Nguyen Tantra House – The song of triumph
A rainy day on the top of Phu Van Mountain, 14 August 2020
Thinley – Nguyen Thanh
Translated by Mat Tu.
Vietnamese version: Luận giải đệ tứ tâm pháp Thanh Trí (liên hoa bách bộ thần chú đà la ni) bài 7 (thể thi phú): SẮC MÀU NĂM THÁNG Ở MẬT GIA SONG NGUYỄN
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Dear Guru,
I have read the whole article,
Thank you Guru,
Thank you, dharma brother Mat Tu for translation.
I pray for the health and longevity of Guru for the all sentient being,
I pray for the Coronavirus disease soon over,
I pray that all sentient being attain the happiness of Buddha nature ,
Om Mani Padme Hum.
I bow my head at the lotus feet of Guru.
I really wondered a beginner in English literature could write a poem like this !.It is a great achievement by Guru! There is a saying ” As you sow the seed, so you reap !”. And also one more saying,” If the hands become dirty and muddy (due to labourand sweat), the mouth Will taste the fruits of its outcome. Here in Song Nguyen Tantra House, Guruji has sown the seed of Bodhi and got the fruits of Spirituality in abundance sufficient to cater the need of the nook and corner of the whole world , of course with the collaboration of his students and disciples giving simultaneously the message ” unity is strength,! United we stand, divided we fall !”
This is the best example to show nothing is impossible and any thing is possible with efforts of perseverance and diligent work and proove ” where there is will, there is a way !.Water drop by drop Will fill a vessel .
Likewise, with Guru devotion, Small and big conjoint efforts of disciples has made this Song Nguyen Tantra House to stand top in the Spiritual world and unique by making a forest, bushy land into a spiritually fertile land which nurture dharma sprouts and yield the fruits of wisdom and Enlightenment!
Om Mani Padme Hum.
Tantra Nirvadeva.
Thank you for your great words!Water drop by drop Will fill a vessel .
To my light in darkness the compassionate guru,
Thank you so much for sharing this article with us, I really admired it, also the photos which you attached are fabulous, while I was starting at these photos, I felt that they’re a part of paradise, in fact Tantra house is full of compassion, love and peace, and I think that’s normal because my compassionate guru lives there
Dear honorable guru,
I’d like to tell you something since two days, but I’m a little bit hesitant, but now I’m gonna be brave and tell you that, I saw “Guru Rinpoche” in dreams, I dreamt that there was a group of people pray in front of him and I was between those people, I don’t know why I saw this dream, I didn’t ever think about Guru Rinpoche, listen or recit any mantra for him, I even don’t know his autobiography, I just saw his photo here on chanhtuduy.com,
Thank you so much again dear bevered guru,
May you have a good health and live long for the benefit of all sentient beings
May all the sentient beings attain the happiness of Buddha’s nature
May the pandemic caused by corona virus soon end
Om Mani Padme hum 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your comment! Dreams are merely dreams, so you don’t need to burden yourself about the meaning of each dream, either good or bad ones.
Thank you for the article
That’s such a beautiful place and I wish I could visit.
I’m new to Buddhism and have so much to learn, but I’m looking forward to the journey.
Please, read more!
Kính Bạch Thầy.
Con Mật Hoa Pháp đã đọc xong bài này rồi ạ!
Con cảm tạ ơn Thầy.
Con cầu nguyện cho dịch bệnh Corona sớm được tiêu trừ.
Om Mani Padme Hum.
Thank you Guru
Another wonderful article of your teachings love seeing all the pictures that you share and oh my the kittys a love the seeing so many so cute you can tell they just eat up getting in to the photos
Thank you again
🙏🙏🙏
Dear holy Guru,
my name is Tantra Ashihata.
I thank you I appreciate you for this wonderful article you have share to us.
May you live long for the seek of all sentient beings, may all sentient beings be free from all suffering
may the end of covid 19 come soon.
Om.Mani padme hum
Good
Dear holy Guru
I am very happy to see the view of Mat Gia Song Nguyen increasingly fresh and modern. Unlike the yellow temples of Buddha statues, Mat Gia is shady trees, green in nature, along with sophisticated and modern architecture, creating a sense of closeness. And I am extremely delighted to admire the brothers and sisters who together with Guru have built the spacious Tantra house today, and great spiritual structures.
May Guru have good health and live long for the sake of all sentient beings.
May all sentient being achieve the happyness of Buddha’s nature.
May the Corona will end soon.
Om mani padme hum
I like your comment!
Dear H.H. Guru,
This is the seventh and last article of the series of 4th Mind Dharma. Guru has ended the series with the beautiful Fu poem (Fu poetry is an old literary form combining prose and poetry). I love poetry, and I am happy to read these beautiful poems which have a deep sense. The line of a poem “The Pure dwelling is not a place for talking over worldly affairs’’ is marvellous. Another is also very lovely “Instead of being covered by a pure green as the Tantra House.”
Guru, I visited Tham Chuc Paigora in United Nations Day of Vesak 2019, and I presented my research paper on the Buddhist approach of ecological and sustainable development with jointly my younger brother Ravindra Kumar. (http://www.undv2019vietnam.com/Subtheme-05/en/14.pdf) First time I met Dhamma sister Mật Diệu Hằng there and she told us about our Guru who is an ocean of knowledge, generous of the right path and profound scholar of illuminating mind.
I will write one full article on this series soon.
Om Mani Padme Hum!
With regards
Tantra Dharmapabodhisita
Dear Tantra Dharmapabodhisita,
I am glad that you share the empathy of all the beauties I wanted to deliver through a Fu poem. Those lines that you shared are also the highlights of the poem. It is said that poetry is a language without borders, so does the voice of right views. Thank you for your good deeds to spread generous words about me, my teachings following the right views of the Buddha and the successors, and Song Nguyen Tantra House through your articles!
Kính bạch Thầy!
Con Mật Phong Tuyết rất hoan hỉ được đọc bài7 Đệ tứ tâm pháp Thanh trí-Liên hoa bách bộ thần chú Đà La Ni Sắc màu năm tháng ở Mật Gia Song Nguyễn ngày nay .Bằng bài thơ Fu và những hình ảnh ở Mật Gia từ khi mới thành lập cho đên hiện tại ,đã cho chúng con thấy một sự thay đổi rất ngoạn mục .Con vô cùng tán thán và ngưỡng mộ vị Thầy cùng các đạo huynh đã chung tay xây dựng ngôi nhà Mât Tông khang trang như hôm nay, với những công trinh kiến trúc tâm linh thật vĩ đại.
Con thành tâm cầu nguyện cho sức khỏe và sự trường thọ của Thầy vì đạo nghiệp hoằng dương chánh pháp.
Cầu nguyện cho tất cả chúng sinh thành tựu hạnh phúc của phật tánh.
Cầu nguyện cho đại dịch covid 19 .
Om mani padme hum.
Holy Guru,
I bow my head before your lotus feet!!! Thank you for sharing “THANH TRI – THE 4TH MIND DHARMA: “LOTUS WALKING DHARANI”. LESSON 7 (FU POETRY FORM): A MOSAIC OF COLORED PANES IN SONG NGUYEN TANTRA HOUSE”. This was a very wonderfully written poem. To be honest, I had never heard of Fu poetry form but now I am intrigued and I can only imagine how beautiful it would sound hearing it in your native tongue of the beautiful S shaped country.
You are a truly amazing Guru who shares with us compassion and wisdom of all magnitude. Thank you so much for your guiding light of Thanh Tri Yoga!! May you have a blessed and peaceful day
Mat Tu,
Thank you dharma brother for your English translation of this article. May all of your legitimate wishes be granted within the right orbit of Dharma.
May Guru live a long and healthy life for the sake of all sentient beings
May all sentient beings achieve the happiness of Buddha’s nature
May the global pandemic caused by the corona virus soon end
Om Mani Padme Hum
Thank you for your comment! It shows the beauty of art and the light of right Dharma cannot be hindered by language barrier.
Thank you Guru, I agree!
Om Mani Padme Hum