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2 Contemporary Theravadin Poems

Two poems by Phra Ajahn Yantra Amaro of Thailand. He also has a branch monastery in Bundanoon, NSW, Australia. For further information contact: cherry@earwax.pd.uwa.oz.au

Out of the free mind

Loving-kindness is the virtue
That embraces and makes the world peaceful.
Mindfulness and wisdom are
The virtues to realize the truth.

If they are perfectly developed in one's mind,
They will guide and free one's life
And the whole world, from suffering.

If both virtues are in complete
And righteous harmony in the mind of any person,
They will be the "Virtues of Enlightenment".		 Human Thoughts

Man is a creative being,
Yet, man is tied and enfolded
By his own thoughts.

But man needs thoughts, imagination,
Contemplation and observation
To enable his mind to be one-pointed.

When thoughts cease,
Truth will appear
And truth is not thoughts.

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Let us not be heedless
Let not time and life pass away uselessly
Try to always contemplate one's self.
If we diligently train ourselves,
We can become the real refuge
To both ourselves and to others