Wonder
I am sitting cross-legged on the cushion
Chanting A-Mi-Ta-Bha
What happens to my mind?
It has travelled round the world!
My concentration has lapsed for a split second
Wandering thoughts have crept in
Why aren't I mindful?
Why do I give in to my own negativity?
Serenity
My true nature
Why are we playing hide and seek?
Why do you elude me?
Disciple, disciple
Do not be afraid of wandering thoughts
When you are chanting
Chant sincerely from your heart
Listen to your own sound
The mouth chants
A-Mi-Ta-Bha, A-Mi-Ta-Bha, A-Mi-Ta-Bha!
The ears listen
A-Mi-Ta-Bha, A-Mi-Ta-Bha, A-Mi-Ta-Bha!
One chant closely followed by the next
Continuous flow of sound
Continuous flow of listening
Like the continuous flowing of stream water
Persevere with this
Stillness will be with you
