Be an Island

by Deer Park SanghaMarch 12, 2020

A Jam session with Deer Park monastics and lay people right before the Family Retreat. Jun 2011

Being an island unto myself

As an island unto myself

Buddha is my mindfulness

Shining near, shining far.

Dharma is my breathing

Guarding body and mind.

I am free

Being an Island unto myself

As an island unto myself.

Sangha is my five skandhas

Working in harmony

Taking refuge in myself

coming back to myself.

I am free, I am free, I am free.