The Buddha Speaks by Gu Cheng

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Photo of Tian Tan Buddha taken by me in Hong Kong 2008

The Buddha Speaks

I am poor
I have no place to weep

my occupation s fixed
fixedly I sit
a thousand years
come wearing the richest of smiles
go subtly extending a hand
as if having given something to humanity

I don't know what I can give
and don't hope to gain
I just want to keep my tears
keep them till my work is done

deep green sandalwood turns to ash
parched red stars
are falling

by Gu Cheng (1956 - 1993)

Comments

•°°• IcyBC •°°• said…
Beautiful photo, and the poem is just fantastic, Jo..
March 8, 2010 at 8:04 AM
DoanLegacy said…
The poem goes perfectly with you wonderful picture.
March 8, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Ann said…
That is a great photo, and the poem goes with it perfectly
March 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM
rainfield61 said…
Great poemthat gives us a different thought.
March 8, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Diane AZ said…
Fantastic photo and thought provoking poem.
March 8, 2010 at 4:57 PM
yoon see said…
I totally agree with all the above, love your creative photos and poem:)
March 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Verna Luga said…
Great capture .. and I agree too with the poem ..lovely thought..
March 8, 2010 at 6:31 PM
MrsMartinez | xoxoMrsMartinez.com said…
Hello Jo
Is this the buddha taken in Ngong Ping 360?
xoxo
March 9, 2010 at 2:45 AM
RNSANE said…
I cherish Buddhas as you probably know from my reclining buddha photo and poem. This one is especially beautiful.
March 10, 2010 at 4:59 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Icy, thanks, he was an excellent and one of my favorite poets.

Thanks so much, Doan

Ann, I thought it was a good match.

Rainfield, yes, it is different and that's what I liked about it.

Thank you Diane.

yoon see, thanks for visiting and leaving your thoughts.

Thanks so much Vernz

Zuzanna, Oh, you are sweet, you are welcome and thank you.

Mrs. M (Michelle) yes, he is the same one. xoxo

Carmen, thanks.
March 10, 2010 at 9:38 AM
AVCr8teur said…
The poem goes so appropriately with your picture. Was this taken on Lantau Island? I remember visiting this place back in 1999. Climbing those stairs to the top was a feat in itself, but the view was lovely from the top.
March 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Karen, yes he is one and the same. Those steps were quite a hike. Before I left for HK I trained by climbing alot of the hills and outside stairs here because I knew I'd be visiting him. The view is spectacular from that vantage point.
March 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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