6.White Lotus

Namyohorengekyo

Touch the mire, grow much higher

find the way, walk on the wire

pure though born in muddy water

peace to every son and daughter

awaken to the sound of thunder

the sudden jolt of joyous wonder

Lovely white lotus you coax us and shower us

with simple truth hidden deep in the power of

everyday life and in every way there is

Love... love... love

You pacify our own true nature

you are the mother of all creatures

deep in muck you sleep each evening

and rise to bloom so bright and gleaming

within the darkness you are nourished and in the

morning sun you flourish