The first Utterance

"I have discovered a nectarlike truth,

Deep, calm and simple, lucidly awake

und unformed. Whomever I explain

it to, no one will understand;

So I will remain silent in the jungle."

One of the first proclamations

of the Buddha Shakyamuni

after fully awakening to enlightenment.

Kissed by the sun 

of 

simplicity

in the freedom from the known

the timeless flower of true power

reveals its boundless beauty

In a bolt of thunder

full of wonder

clarity

is 

singing

crackling alive