Praise to Sakyamuni Buddha

A crown price could have renounced the kingdom
　　　　Awakened early to illusive nature of worldly glories

In prime years departed from his beloved ones
　　　　Sought early the salvation from worldly sufferings

Through ascetic practices realized the Middle Path
　　　　Great wisdom transcended worldly dualistic approaches

Attained full enlightenment and pacified all devil harassments
　　　　Great compassion no longer sustained antagonism

Guiding beings according to their propensities and capabilities
　　　　Great mercy imbued with skillful ways of guidance

Roamed around to provide enlightened guidance till end of life
　　　　Great power rendered endless salvation to all beings

Teachings passed down from generation to generation through ages
　　　　Graceful waves spread far and wide in the ten directions

Written in Chinese and translated on March 11, 2009
El Cerrito, California