| Zen, a school of Mahayana Buddhism | | | | This means we should not be defined, nor bound by |
| That asserts truths about enlightenment | | | | history |
| Meditation and spiritual transformation, | | | | Let not the past in all its pain, flaws, and trouble |
| Self-contemplation and powerful intuition | | | | shape you |
| Surpassing rigid adherence to religious doctrine | | | | Because you are more than and not limited by your |
| Faith in a foolish denomination or blind devotion | | | | experiences |
| To a creed, arrogant sect, or ideological affiliation. | | | | Neither should you be quenched or constrained by |
| Contrary to popular presumption and accusation | | | | your future |
| Buddha never told his followers to worship him | | | | Which many needlessly worry about, fret frantically, |
| In fact Buddha pointed them toward a greater light | | | | and pray for |
| That of their Creator and developed inner connection | | | | None of these inner unproductive states will open |
| The spirit transcends formal studies and observances | | | | opportunity's door |
| Is far more than verbal articulation and pronunciation | | | | The journey must be enjoyed, embraced happily, and |
| Although communication is good, spirituality is most | | | | traveled to |
| great | | | | Without emotional encumbrances, entanglements, or |
| The illustrious Spirit of God is not bound by space or | | | | held tightly |
| time | | | | Let the miracle of life be and accept whatever flows |
| Therefore the magnificent divine is not constrained, | | | | forth unto thee |
| nor late | | | | Consider it all a glorious adventure and instructive in |
| It is we burdened human beings who forget to dwell | | | | life lessons |
| content | | | | Don't overly suppress your responses and wonderful |
| Be wholehearted, accept the present, and live | | | | emotions |
| transparently | | | | Neither should you excessively critic or analyze your |
| Forgetting to absorb, dwell, and drink in the moment | | | | motivations |
| fully | | | | Just live fully, allowing your spirit to shine and blossom |
| A spiritual awakening requires we go beyond thinking | | | | fully |
| Dwell content within, embrace nature, and live | | | | Herein is quietness, sacred solitude, and Zen |
| dynamically | | | | fabulously. |