The lyrics were written by Layman Benshan
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
In the sea of desires worldly fame and gain keep one busy
Years pass swiftly frost now dusts the temples
Trivial matters entangle winds of change whirl
How often has sweet grass turned toward the setting sun
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Bound by countless knots of passion
Desires stir the net of afflictions
Wealth and lust dazzle the eyes
Greed and hatred surge into folly
The waves of karma churn through six realms
Suffering emptiness impermanence—all is fleeting madness
Floating life like a dream amid overgrown weeds
The vast heavens speak not—sighs of confusion linger
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
One chant of the Buddha’s name reveals all truths
Blessings and wisdom shower like nectar
Through faith and vow escape the three realms
Ride the boat of compassion borne by Buddha’s mighty grace
Namo Amitabha!
Namo Amitabha!
Washing away eons of sin
Each thought overflows with Dharma’s fragrance
The path of expedience leads straight
Crossing swiftly to the Land of Bliss
Unstained by filth the red lotus blooms
Pure in deed word and thought virtues flourish
At the flower’s bloom see the Buddha in one thought
Return with compassion to liberate all realms
Liberate all realms