The lyrics were written by Layman Benshan
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
A hundred years of life
Through spring autumn winter and summer
Light shines beneath our steps
The unstained lotus in the treasure pond—
Lotus
The unstained lotus—
Cleanses the filth of all beings
Liberating them from cycles boundless in blessings and wisdom
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Fortunate to be born human and hear the Dharma
We chant the Buddha’s name
We practice kindness
On the path of cultivation
With steadfast faith and vows
The compassionate ferry sails back to the blissful home
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Virtuous waters flow
Fragrant light of wondrous Dharma
The other shore awaits the assembly of Bodhisattvas
The lotus blooms in the Land of Ultimate Bliss—
Lotus
The blooming lotus—
Guiding beings from all directions
Liberating them from cycles boundless in blessings and wisdom
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Relying on Amitabha’s salvation
We chant the Buddha’s name
We practice kindness
Let compassion and loving-kindness
Inspire all destined beings
The compassionate ferry sails back to the blissful home
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!