The wind
that comes
from afar
and makes
its presence
known
invisibly
arisen
by reversing
the hearing
to hear
the true
nature
within
pleasing
the celestial
dragons
happy
at peace
and free
patient
when
no objects
arise.
— inspired by the Śūraṅgama mantra
“Slip and slide to sail and soar” — portal to silence
The “Great Spirit Prayer” that comes blown in the wind
Oh, Great Spirit,
whose voice I hear in the winds
and whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me.
I am small and weak.
I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes
ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
and my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand
the things you have taught my people.
Let me learn the lessons you have hidden
in every leaf and rock.
— The Great Spirit Prayer, translated by Lakota Sioux Chief Yellow Lark, ca. 1887, web-source
The wind came with rain without object
