Wearing Mala

Yutang Lin

With profound intention to help all beings attain enlightenment,
Nonetheless, the subtle essence of Dharma is hard to convey.
Wishing only that Dharma conditions will increase and spread,
On outing I purposely wear on neck a string of prayer beads.

Comment:

To penetrate deeply into the Dharma gate is easier said than accomplished. Nevertheless, to help all beings attain enlightenment, how could there be no skillful ways? On outing I wear a mala so that beings will have an opportunity to see a Dharma tool. In case some are curious enough to ask about it, then I will have an opportunity to expound on the practice of chanting Buddha's name.

Written in Chinese on May 6, 2005
Translated on May 8, 2005
El Cerrito, California

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