We are taking a quiet vacation
In this scenic beach town
The beach is broad and clean
The sand is fine
We are in paradise
On this warm sunny winter's day

We walk in silence on the long beach
Daughter plays with the waves

I listen to the sound of the waves as I walk
I listen - to the sound of the waves

I chant Amitabha silently as I walk
I listen - to my silent voice of Amitabha

The sound of the waves and the sounds of chanting are both in my mind

As I continue with listening and chanting
The only sound that remains is the sound of chanting
The rhythm, the tune, the speed of chanting
Synchronises with what is on my mind

I realise at this instant
All sounds are the echoes of my mind
I can only hear them when my heart is calm

One lapse of concentration
The sound of the waves
Is the sound of the waves!
The sounds of the chanting
Are the sounds of chanting!

Separate sounds emerging again!