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Homage to the Buddha

1.1

Glorious are the deeds

of the Sage in his past births.

Fame resides in them,

fine virtues filling them with auspice.

Impossible to censure,

they captivate the mind.

With this handful of flowers of poetry,

I devoutly honor his wondrous feats.

These commendable acts

offer clear signposts

revealing the path

to Buddhahood.* May even the hard-hearted become softened! And may religious teachings hereby increase with charm!

Never contradicting sacred tradition,

the Buddha’s words, or reason,* and out of concern for the good of the world, I will strive to make my muse pleasing to its audience by relating the exceptional deeds of the world’s supreme being.