Serenity Amidst Life's Ups and Down / An Nhiên Giữa Những Thăng Trầm

Live serenely amidst the ups and downs of life.

Sprouting from the muddiness of the world, 

a lotus flower blooms in the night. 

Treating equally the rich and the poor, the noble and the humble, 

seeking to forget all the hustle and bustle of human existence.

The temple bell resonates in every direction.

The chilly dawn embraces the songs of birds.

Amidst the storms and chaos,

with hands folded in obeisance,  

praying for the peacefulness of Buddha and Bodhisattvas.

Taking joy of self-contentment in daily meditation. 

To return to the shore of spiritual enlightenment.  

In this human world, obscured by dust and illusions.

Finding solace in practicing the teachings of Buddhism.