Forest of Precious Lotus Flowers

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FOREST OF PRECIOUS LOTUS FLOWERS

All of Hoang Phap pagoda is filled with joys

Thousands of Buddhists wearing indigo-blue praying dress,

Calmly recite Buddha’s name while walking with Mala beads in hands

It is such a solemn and divine image.

They gently walk on earth,

Tranquilly recite “Amitabha Buddha”

In easeful mind and body

It is more likely the Forest of jeweled lotus flowers

Sweetscented that no perfume on earth can compare with

A vivid picture

Supreme beauty spot is here

Aug-2008

Senior Venerable Thich Chan Tinh

Translated by Dieu Lien Hoa