The lyrics were written by Layman Benshan
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Through countless trials and hardships
Bearing winds and frost alone
A thousand knots of love’s sorrow
Facing the mirror in solitude
Fame and fortune—a fleeting game
Rushing dawn to dusk in the crowd’s tide
Amidst the splendor how much confusion remains
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Homage to Amita Buddha!
With this sacred chant
My soul finds its way home
Compassion’s boat carries us all
Buddha’s light shines in every direction
In that distant land of bliss
Blessings and wisdom grow
Lotus blooms in virtue’s waters
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Awakening to life’s perilous cycles
Karmic winds stir the dust of time
All worldly phenomena—
Like moon on water a dream
Transforming consciousness into wisdom
The Three Jewels guide the way
Dispelling smoke-like afflictions
Good deeds perfume the heart
Homage to Amita Buddha!
Homage to Amita Buddha!
With this sacred chant
My soul finds its way home
Compassion’s boat carries us all
Buddha’s light shines in every direction
In that distant land of bliss
Blessings and wisdom grow
Lotus blooms in virtue’s waters