Trujillo Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I came across a clipping from a newspaper here that I had saved but part is defaced and I can't make some parts out. It was published on the "Centenary of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's birth." Does anyone know where to find this poem to complete the puzzle? Just today, do your duty fully What has passed, don’t bother seeking; And don’t wish for what hasn’t arrived. The days keep on passing, never to return And future days never quite come to pass. Whoever clearly sees the manifest present Brightly, openly, directly in all its truth___ Without the usual shakes and tremble___ Can face things as they are and carry ___ So don’t delay in performing the duty__ __y, For nobody can know when dea___ We are powerless to delay or push aside Death and his great armies. (From the February 2003 calendar entry.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From “Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s Ethical Poems” (1998-2003), translated into English by Santikaro and published by Sukkhaphab Jai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Just Today,Do Your Duty Fully What has passed, don't bother seeking.And don't wish for what hasn't arrived.The days keep on passing never to returnAnd future days never quite come to pass.Whoever sees clearly the manifest presentIn all its truth brightly and openlyWithout the usual shakes and tremblesCan face things as they are and proceed. So don't delay in performing the duty of today,For nobody can know when death will come.We are powerless to delay or push asideDeath and his great armies. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=1478207992451976&story_fbid=1479291309010311 Edited November 3, 2014 by JamieP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trujillo Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks. Slightly different translation but a keeper nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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