Light of the Dharma

Today I went to a Buddhist Funeral Service for a close family friend. It was such an amazing and beautiful experience. In Zen Buddhism, after Death, the Soul stays around the earth for 49 days before it is fully incorporated into the endlessness of the universe. On the 49th day, there is a ceremony with an altar and the following sutra, or chant is recited.

Atta Dipa

Viharatha

Atta-Sarana

Annana-Sarana

Dhama-Dipa

Dhamma-Sarana

Anna Sarana

(Look Within)
You are the Light

Dwell here; Do not doubt

You are the Refuge

There is no other Refuge

(Look Within)
Light of the Dharma

Refuge of the Dharma

There is no other Refuge

Craig, or Kyusen actually hand picked most of the service before he passed away, including the music. I would be far pressed to outdo him on his own day of entry into Nirvana, so today's song comes from Craig himself, from the outer reaches of Samsara. Your presence, although now all around us, will still be missed.

Song #87: Leonard Cohen - If It Be Your Will