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    This poem describes a person standing at the edge of the great ocean of samsara, or cyclic existence in Buddhism, having learned about the Four Noble Truths. The person reflects on taking responsibility for their own choices by following the Noble Eightfold Path one step at a time, without rushing ahead. Facing change, they focus on the present moment and renounce attachments of the past or future. With faith and clear intentions, they commit to swimming through the ocean of samsara one stroke at a time until enlightenment is reached and the ocean is no longer needed, guided by the buoyancy of the Buddha's teachings.

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    This poem describes a person standing at the edge of the great ocean of samsara, or cyclic existence in Buddhism, having learned about the Four Noble Truths. The person reflects on taking responsibility for their own choices by following the Noble Eightfold Path one step at a time, without rushing ahead. Facing change, they focus on the present moment and renounce attachments of the past or future. With faith and clear intentions, they commit to swimming through the ocean of samsara one stroke at a time until enlightenment is reached and the ocean is no longer needed, guided by the buoyancy of the Buddha's teachings.

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    Ocean of Wisdom

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    This poem describes a person standing at the edge of the great ocean of samsara, or cyclic existence in Buddhism, having learned about the Four Noble Truths. The person reflects on taking responsibility for their own choices by following the Noble Eightfold Path one step at a time, without rushing ahead. Facing change, they focus on the present moment and renounce attachments of the past or future. With faith and clear intentions, they commit to swimming through the ocean of samsara one stroke at a time until enlightenment is reached and the ocean is no longer needed, guided by the buoyancy of the Buddha's teachings.

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    OCEAN OF WISDOM

    Taking the Buddhist Path


    I stand on the edge of the great
    ocean of samsara
    having discovered the shore in
    the Four Noble Truths
    As i reflect on my part
    in the choices I make
    i see the next step to take
    is all of my own
    The ocean of life spans forever
    before me
    beyond my sight
    to a point I cannot see
    i think of the Noble 8-fold path
    and allow
    for my potential,
    the buoyancy of wisdom,
    of the others who have gone
    before me
    Hesitating for a moment and
    dipping a toe,
    the shudder of change goes
    through me
    I let go of the past and focus on
    this moment -
    moment by moment
    leaving past moments,
    leaving future moments
    in a state of renunciation
    i move forward
    Diving into the Dharma,
    the truth
    and observing it flow
    through and around
    One devoted stroke at a time
    i swim
    the Great Ocean of Samsara
    freely
    without attachments to sink me
    and with clear intentions
    i know
    i only need swim with faith
    until
    there is no longer a need to;
    for the buoyancy
    of the Buddha
    requires no ocean.
    With metta for all sentient beings..
    Dedicated to all our Dharma teachers
    By Paul Hammond

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