Pure Lands

“Although this pure land, neither measurable nor localized, appears differently to different perceivers, its essential nature remains unchanging: radiant luminosity within the great, primordial existent sphere of vital essence.” ~ Jamgon Kongtrul

curious

the seductive myth of separation

this pervasive sense of incompleteness
held hostage by time

spellbinding
ludicrous
irrelevant

i can wait

for it is all loosened
so casually

by blue luminosity

the sounds of distant waves
the pernicious love cries
of ubiquitous frogs

gliding on the winds

the gentle beckoning
to glide

curious

maturation that somehow occurs

for i remain a child
still

very eager

enamored, enchanted
delicately tender

in my experience of the world
of an apparent self

full of wonder
love

and should i remain still
listen

i hear
and recall

that voice, that presence
always there

from the beginning

as long as consciousness of anything
ever occurred

earliest childhood glimmers
and beyond

and even now

this longing the call
for union

to meet
another

just there

in the pure lands

inner heart

“These pure lands are self-arisen due to the blessing of the truth of the nature of reality and of the transcendent ones’ compassion; they are sublime and amazing.” ~ Jamgon Kongtrul the Great