Compassion can save your life
Deliverance from struggle and strife
No longer living on the edge of a knife
Compassion can save your life
Open eyes–that empathize
Open heart–that can impart
Open mind–judgments unwind
Openness–knowing emptiness
Karuna inspires–not about “me”
Holding wisdom’s hand–All that be
The Way–infinite, nothing outside
No longer separate–in peace “I” reside
Waking up is difficult.
It is realization that peace and happiness were not some distant accomplishment.
They were here all along.
The Buddha resides in the burning house.
The other shore is right here, right now.
May this inspire you to compassion and presence.
Gassho!
On the Way 
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