When you feel anger
and are drowning in a sea of fire,
remember to follow your breath.
Your breath will become
a beautiful lotus boat,
that will carry you away
from confusion, hatred, and desire.
Hold onto your breath
with mindfulness as both
the sail and the anchor.
With diligence,
you will soon discover
the waves of suffering
have been stilled.
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When you feel anger
and are drowning in a sea of fire,
remember to follow your breath.
Your breath will become
a beautiful lotus boat,
that will carry you away
from confusion, hatred, and desire.
Hold onto your breath
with mindfulness as both
the sail and the anchor.
With diligence,
you will soon discover
the waves of suffering
have been stilled.
We are together as a Sangha
on a beautiful lake of lotuses.
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