I've worried that the love will weaken my practice
- Poetry of Tsangyang Gyatso

《曾虑多情损梵行》

中文原文( Chinese )

曾虑多情损梵行入山又恐别倾城。

世间安得双全法不负如来不负卿。

English Translation

I've worried that the love will weaken my practice,

trying to seclude in the mountain but fearing to lose you.

Where could i find a way to get you and the Enlightenment both?

So i won't let you and the Buddha down in this dew-like world.

By Tsangyang Gyatso

- Last updated: 2024-03-22 16:03:22

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