Shakyamuni Buddha —
How can one become an Upāsaka?
朝露の園で 問いを抱いて
信とは何かと 空を見上げる
ひざまずく影に 光が差し
静かな声が 風に溶ける
Namosattanan
sanmyaksanmodaktinan
taniyata
on shaley shurei juntei
sowaka
信じて 守って 与えてゆく
それが優婆塞の 道になる
灯した光で 誰かを照らし
Namosattanan
sanmyaksanmodaktinan
taniyata
on shaley shurei juntei
sowaka
In the garden at dawn, I hold my question
Gazing at the sky, asking what faith truly is
A kneeling shadow bathed in gentle light
A quiet voice dissolves into the wind
Namosattanan
Sanmyaksanmodaktinan
Taniyata
On shaley shurei juntei sowaka
Believe, uphold, and give with open hands
This is the path of an Upāsaka
Lighting the way so others may see
Namosattanan
Sanmyaksanmodaktinan
Taniyata
On shaley shurei juntei sowaka
