Lama Poems

Hi May

Hi January
I miss you
ah, not you
but January. I miss May,
who smiled in the flower field
to the strains of the melancholic song
that played in my head at that time.

Hi May, let's go together again to January
so I can see you again
spinning merrily
among those swings.

Hello May
You will sit again by the North Sea
catching the tide
as I loved

Respect for the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama, who has earned 
great respect and admiration,
has said that, after his death, 
he will achieve reincarnation.
The school of Mahayana, 
a Buddhist doctrine,
teaches social concern 
and universal salvation,
a revered belief system
in his Tibetan nation.

The government of China,
with its history of prevarication,
insists that only it can decide
on the Dalai Lama's next manifestation,
showing complete disrespect
for

Dilemma of the Dalai Lama

holding within heart, omnipotent force
we can, if we choose, alter the dream
but if love and light be our sole resource
should we not allow desire forms to stream

as we witness all as but a flicker in time
where through laboured breathing souls climb
the will of God and ours now being one
behold motionless is space, steadfast the sun

and

Non-violence, their common thread

In this world so full of drama
I ventured to see the Dalai Lama, 
so many problems filled me with dread.
He said breathe deep and let it go,
from your head down to your toe, and
offered me a piece of manna bread..
The wise man shared the bond
between Dr. King and Thich Nhat Hahn,
although these spiritual teachers are

Thats What A Buddhas Like

(Rinpoche in Sarnath, 1987)

That’s What A Buddha’s Like

It’s hard to know where to start
when talking about the ineffable.

Maybe starting at the end is best.

It’s taken me a lifetime to appreciate
the little things, the simple, unadorned, and unpretentious 
that sometimes peek out
from under the fancy robes of influence and prestige.

Years ago my Lama visited my home

Eli, Eli, lama Sabachthani?

A temple bell clangs through echoing ears.
My vision today
could turn a green leaf brown.

Why do I tilt my head like a bird
just to see its reflection in
a muddy puddle?
Why the need to know
If mud is real or just a mote in my eye?

In your eleventh hour,
in your distress,
why did you utter that accusatory word, 'forsaken'?
Those

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama 


Dalai Lama, the Buddhist monk
giggles a lot
when interviewed on TV
he sounded like Readers Digest
platitude upon platitude
between giggles.
He walked a lot wore solid boots.
In the background, a Tom & Jerry show 
with the sound turned off.
The impression was that of a village idiot.
Why does the Chinese bother with him?

Delai Lamas Bench, Anglesey

So the records say on a past day,
The Dalai Lama sat on a peaceful bench, not that far away!

I had to find out if he was right,
So set off to sit on this Anglesey delight,

When I got to Llanbadrig church,
The wind was swirling high on the purch,

A boat was bouncing gracefully on the waves,
With gulls

Lama

Momma
I wanna
Get a
Lama

Dalai Lama

He was only sixteen when his nation
was invaded by China -
they claim Tibet is part of their territory.
From a Tibetan Head of State and Government,
he became a refugee in India.
Since then,
he has been seeking freedom for his people
by holding talks with Chinese leaders.
He has also advocated for peaceful demonstrations,
while teaching about love, compassion,
peace, and love

The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama
A brother with perfect
Timing

Dalai Lama

One with the way of lovely peace,
Note the fine cheer that speaks of wit.
Touch of fond stay of mindful ease,
Embrace right here the happy fit;
Now seek the truth in peace of mind,
Zeal comes to show a sanguine whole;
Ignite deep proof in heart that finds,
Niche a calm flow of a sure soul.
Glimpse in sure stay the

A Dalai Lama Quote

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done
One is tomorrow and the other is yesterday with no reruns
How true, this Dalai Lama quote
Comforting words to keep us afloat
It's not word for word, but today is the day to love everyone


© Jack Ellison 2015



With respect, the Dalai Lama quote...

“There are only

Dalai Lama

One simple touch of peace now springs,
Note kindness here in compassion.
Live love as such with what life brings,
Heed fond good cheer in sure action;
Abide with grace when conflicts come,
Meet each new day with happy smiles;
Obey and face the truth that sums.
Deed words fine stay as goodness styles,
Open your heart to soul embrace,
Niche noble path and

Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, Translation of Pierre Emmanuel's Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani By T Wignesan

God ! God ! Why have you forsaken me ! Translation of Pierre Emmanuel’s Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani by T. Wignesan

Opening the eyes requires such an immense effort
As if the entire sky were their eyelids
And the forehead how to hold it up  raise the earth
To stare wide-eyed the space between the sticky eyebrows
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