Raveled Rondeau Poem by Harley White
Raveled Rondeau
Enlightenment eludes the mind.
Some search within but never find
reality's enlightened face
adrift in voids of inner space
that leave the touch of truth behind.
Self-titled sages are inclined
while blind themselves to lead the blind
a merry chase that claims to trace
enlightenment.
Yet those misguided can't unwind
illusive notions intertwined
nor insubstantial views displace
with wisdom's fathomless embrace
to thus reveal for humankind
enlightenment.
Inspiration was derived from the teachings and writings of Nichiren Daishōnin…
"The sutra and interpretation make clear that the path to enlightenment lies within the two elements of reality and wisdom. Reality means the entity of all phenomena in the universe, and wisdom means the perfect manifestation of this entity in the individual's life. When the reality is an infinitely broad and deep riverbed, the water of wisdom will flow ceaselessly. Enlightenment is the fusion of wisdom and reality."
~ Nichiren Daishonin (1276)
From: "Admonitions Against Slander"…
Image ~ Cosmos Universe Space Stars (PublicDomainPictures.net) …
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/12/2024 10:46:32 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Very nice work, Harley! I enjoyed your rondeau.
Thanks very much! I appreciate that!