Complete Poems, 1941-1994The author has dedicated himself to helping people to transform their lives through his work as a Buddhist teacher and the medium of verse. In this collection, spanning more than half a century, he aims to combine the sensitivity of the poet with the vision born of a life of spiritual practice. |
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Sangharakshita (Bhikshu), Sangharakshita. complete poems THE FOUR SIGHTS Yashodhara Lord of the black locks , lord of thy handmaid , Lord of the clouded but beautiful brow , Lord of all music , lord of all laughter , Why dost thou ponder ...
Sangharakshita (Bhikshu), Sangharakshita. complete poems THE FOUR SIGHTS Yashodhara Lord of the black locks , lord of thy handmaid , Lord of the clouded but beautiful brow , Lord of all music , lord of all laughter , Why dost thou ponder ...
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... four compass - points a green , a gold , A red and a blue vulture , birds of prey , Come swooping down ; they kiss Thy sacred feet , And fly all white away . Bound by their several duties , warrior , priest , Trader and serf , for ...
... four compass - points a green , a gold , A red and a blue vulture , birds of prey , Come swooping down ; they kiss Thy sacred feet , And fly all white away . Bound by their several duties , warrior , priest , Trader and serf , for ...
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... story , Reveal the Peace beyond the Glory . His speech was music . All the day He pointed out the Noble Way To men who , wandering in the dark , Had quite forgot their ancient Spark . FOUR HAIKU Seen through the fanlight On my way to.
... story , Reveal the Peace beyond the Glory . His speech was music . All the day He pointed out the Noble Way To men who , wandering in the dark , Had quite forgot their ancient Spark . FOUR HAIKU Seen through the fanlight On my way to.
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SHORTER POEMS | 21 |
London in Wartime | 23 |
Systole and Diastole | 24 |
Copyright | |
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