The Golden Phoenix

    The Golden Phoenix spreads its wings wide open to
    Beams of light which shine through them.
    All kinds of changes take place in this miraculous spectacle.
    Amidst all these dramatic changes,
    with each passing moment, there exists one unique being who invariably captures every phenomenon within his sight -- none other than the master of the mythical bird.

    Lo and behold! There emerges this fabulous kaleidoscopic array of rare flowers and exotic plants in all their glory, unnamed flocks of birds and all breeds of animals!

    Hitherto unknown herds and groups form into strange shapes; there is never a hint of disharmony.
    How serenely peaceful and immensely relaxing it is to observe these innocent beings savor their freedom as they wish!

    What a feeling!
    As if to prove the possibility of transcending eternity in a moment, unexplainable wonders present themselves before our very eyes!
    For all their clarity, you should not let them disturb your mind.

    Aside from the dream in a dream,
    the uplifting experience of witnessing the Phoenix is auspicious enough to be considered good karma.

    Now I am willing to share this good karma with all of you,
    I pray that everyday may be a good day for you.

 

Written by Master Subul Sunim of Ahnkook Zen Center
Translated by Boo Ahm (Song Soo-kyong)

Monthly Magazine SEOUL(March 2008)