Plum Village Songbook
1: I have arrived
I have arrived, I am home,
In the here and in the now. (2x)
I am solid, I am free, I am solid, I am free.
In the ultimate I dwell, in the ultimate I dwell.
2. Breathing In, Breathing Out
Breathing in, breathing out, (2x) I am blooming as a flower,
I am fresh as the dew.
I am solid as a mountain,
I am firm as the earth,
I am free.
Breathing in, breathing out (2x)
I am water reflecting what is real, what is true
And I feel there is space deep inside of me. I am free, I am free, I am free.
3. Happiness
Happiness is here and now
I have dropped my worries Nowhere to go, nothing to do No longer in a hurry. Happiness is here and now
I have dropped my worries Somewhere to go, something to do But I don’t need to hurry.
4. Island of the Self
Breathing in, I go back to the island within myself.
There are beautiful trees within the island, There are clear streams of water,
There are birds, sunshine, and fresh
air,
Breathing out, I feel safe.
I enjoy going back to my island.
5. Call me by my true names
My joy is like spring, so warm,
It makes flowers bloom all over the Earth. My pain is like a river of tears,
So vast it fills the four oceans.
Please call me by my true names
So I can hear all my cries and laughter at once, so I can see that my joy and pain are one.
Please call me by my true names
So that I can wake up,
And the door of my heart can be left open. (The door of compassion)
6. Here is the Pure Land
Here is the Pure Land, the Pure Land is here. I smile in mindfulness
And dwell in the present moment.
The Buddha is seen in an autumn leaf, The Dharma in a floating cloud.
The Sangha body is everywhere. My true home is right here. Breathing in, flowers are blooming, Breathing out, I am aware that
Bamboo is swaying, my mind is clear and I enjoy every moment.
7. No Coming, No Going
No coming, no going, no after, no before.
I hold you close to me
I release you to be so free,
Because I am in you and you are in me (2x)
8. Dear Friends
Dear friends, dear friends,
let me tell you how I feel,
You have given me such treasure. I love you so.
Love, joy, peace and ease
Like a summer morning breeze Oh! My dear you are so welcome Love gives you ease.
9. In Gratitude
In gratitude, you have watered seeds of love in me, in gratitude.
In gratitude, I will water seeds of love in someone too.
I know you’re there for me and I am so happy.
And if you suffer some, please call and I will come.
10. We are all the leaves of one tree
We are all the leaves of one tree (x2) The time has come for all to live as one,
We are all the leaves of one tree.
We are all the waves of one sea (2x) The time has come for all to live as one,
We are all the waves of one sea.
We are all the stars of one sky (x2)
The time has come for all to live as one,
We are all the stars of one sky. We are all the leaves of one tree,
We are all the waves of one sea,
The time has come for all to live as one,
We are all the stars of one sky.
11. Walking Meditation Gatha
The mind can go in a thousand directions but on this lovely path, I walk in peace. With each step a gentle breeze blows With each step a flower blooms.
12. In, Out, Deep Slow
In, out, deep, slow,
Calm, ease, smile, release,
Present moment, wonderful moment.
13. When I Walk
When I walk on this lovely path My heart is at peace.
My feet embrace the earth And my eyes embrace the sky.
14. Being an island
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.
15.Breathe and You Know
Breath and you know that you are alive,
Breathe and you know that all is helping you. Breathe and you know that you are the world, Breathe and you know that the flower is breathing too.
Breathe for yourself and you breathe for the world,
Breathe in compassion and breathe out joy.
Breathe and be one with the air that you breathe, Breathe and be one with the river that flows. Breathe and be one with the earth that you tread, Breathe and be one with the fire that glows. Breathe and you break the thought of birth and death, Breathe and you see impermanence is life.
Breathe for your joy to be steady and calm, Breathe for your sorrow to flow away. Breathe to renew every cell in your blood, Breathe to renew the depth of consciousness. Breathe and you dwell in the here and now, Breathe and all you touch is new and real
16. Cultivate Joy
Cultivate joy, hour by hour
Smile by smile, flower by flower
Sow seeds of joy among gloom and despair
Cultivate joy and joy will be there
Cultivate peace, hour by hour,
Smile by smile, flower by flower
Sow seeds of peace among hate and fear Cultivate peace and peace will appear
Cultivate love, hour by hour,
Smile by smile, flower by flower
Sow seeds of love among hard and cold Cultivate love and love will take hold
(2x).
(2x)
(2x).
17. The Song of the Wind
I listen to the song of the wind and it has no name, I listen to the song of the wind and it has no word,
I listen to the song of the wind and I can see The wind is free, the wind is free.
I listen to the song of the moon and it has no name, I listen to the song of the moon and it has no word, I listen to the song of the moon and I can see The moon is free, the moon is free.
18. The Realm of the Mind
The realm of the mind is mine, I can choose, I can choose where I want to be
Both heaven and hell, I know equally well, The choice is up to me.
19. I Love Nature
I love nature, nature is cool.
The forest is my classroom, The earth is my school.
Trees are my teachers,
Animals are my friends
And on this school all life depends.
20. We’re all Moving
We‟re all moving
On a journey to nowhere Taking it easy, taking it slow.
No more worries, no need to hurry Nothing to carry, let it all go.
21. Mother Earth
Mother earth is a great big ship that we are Sailing on, sailing on,
Sailing on through space and time, space and time. Touch the earth, feel your worth, Awaken to this new rebirth
Open up your heart and touch the divine, Touch the divine.
22. Great Big Smile
I am a bird, a beautiful bird I am the sun, a golden sun I am the wind carrying
Beautiful bird in the sun we are one
In a wonderful world
I am a seed, a tiny seed
I am the rain gentle rain I am a stream carrying
Tiny seed in the rain as we change In a wonderful world
I am a note, a beautiful note I am a song, beautiful song
I am a child great big smile
I am a note in a song, sing along In a wonderful world.
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