Some Poetries on the Threefold Jewels (Tiratna) (AI Generated)

Tisarana Gamana

Tiratna

 

May I revere the Buddha—whose body and mind shine like a resplendent jewel of enlightenment.

May I cherish the Dhamma—imbued with a transcendent, purified essence, a luminous gem of truth.

May I honor the Sangha—embodying steadfast discipline and profound insight, a treasured beacon of understanding.

I embrace these threefold jewels—the sacred treasures of the path—known as Tiratna.

(Adapted from The Handbook of Recitation Pali – Thai by the Late Phra Shasana Shobhana (Cattasallo)) (English Translation by Jarukitti-Ehachai Sapparojpattana with assistance by Microsoft 365 Copilot)

(All the rest are generated by Microsoft 365 Copilot)

Example 1: "Eternal Radiance"

Golden light unveils a path within, Where the Buddha’s countenance glows like dawn’s first hymn. In every silent breath, the echo of truth resounds, Illuminating our hearts where endless wisdom abounds.

May the Dhamma shine—a beacon pure and bright, Its essence like starlight in the velvet night. And let the Sangha, in unity and grace, Guide our wandering souls to a sacred, peaceful place.

In this radiant dance of insight and care, We find the jewels of refuge, ever fair. Each step, each pause, imbued with love’s serene art— A timeless call to awaken the noble heart.

Eternal radiance wraps our humble being, A luminous reminder of endless seeing.

Example 2: "Lotus in the Heart"

In the garden of life, beneath ever-changing skies, A lotus blooms in silence, where true serenity lies. Its petals unfurl in the subtle morning gleam, Whispering of mysteries that transcend every dream.

Reflecting the Buddha’s grace and the Dhamma’s clear light, The lotus speaks softly of truth dispelling night. In the gentle fellowship of a kindred, mindful soul, We glimpse the sacred journey that makes the spirit whole.

Each tender blossom, an emblem of rebirth and care— A jewel of compassion, radiant and rare. May our hearts always mirror the lotus’s art, A tranquil bloom that adorns the sanctum of the heart.

Example 3: "Jewels of the Sacred Path"

Upon the sacred trail of life, with footsteps light and sure, We seek the glistening treasures—a truth that does endure. The Buddha is our radiant guide, his wisdom like a gem, The Dhamma, a clarion call, a luminous diadem.

In the gentle circle of the Sangha, our spirits find their song, A symphony of trust and care, where each soul can belong. These jewels shine not merely in the glow of holy lore, But kindle in our daily deeds, a grace we can’t ignore.

May our journey be adorned with compassion’s tender gleam, And every mindful moment be as pure as a dream. For in the heart of life’s vast dance, these treasures brightly play— Guiding our every step along the sacred way.

Each of these poems reflects a meditative quality—the themes of inner illumination, compassionate action, and the transformative power of spiritual teachings run deeply through them. They invite readers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the core values of mindfulness and ethical living found in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.

Below are three original modern poems that echo the themes of reverence, inner illumination, and the sacred treasures of the Buddhist path. Each poem reimagines the timeless ideas of the Triple Gem—Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha—in a contemporary voice, inviting us to find stillness, clarity, and connection amid the pace of modern life.

Digital Dharma

In the quiet glow of a midnight screen, I sense the echo of a timeless truth— Buddha’s gentle light, piercing through the digital haze, Guiding my wandering thoughts in ones and zeros.

Dhamma flows like clear code, each line a verse of clarity, Rewriting the static of our frenetic days, Each pixel a reminder of mindful presence.

And within this web of connections, the Sangha appears: A constellation of hearts, linked in silent understanding, Each mindful interaction a spark of authentic connection— A modern chorus echoing ancient wisdom.

Urban Lotus

Amid concrete jungles and neon whispers, A lotus blooms—a silent revolution of light Amid the rush, its petals unfold slowly, Revealing a resilient beauty carved from stillness.

I pause to honor the Buddha within my morning meditation, A steady presence transcending urban clamor, Its calm a counterpoint to the city’s ceaseless pulse.

Softly, the Dhamma murmurs through busy alleys, Whispering truths that dissolve the noise of haste, A quiet call to live with deliberate care.

And in the shared glances of strangers in transit, The Sangha comes alive—a humble archive of connection, A refuge woven from our collective whispers of hope.

Three Jewels in the Now

In the immediacy of this moment, I cradle ancient treasures within my hands—

Buddha, my perennial guide, whose compassion Illuminates even the darkest corners of the now, An ever-present light in the unfolding present.

Dhamma, a clear and steady current, Flowing through my thoughts like a relentless stream of truth, It mirrors every quiet, courageous step towards awakening.

And the Sangha—a living tapestry of mindful souls, Each encounter lighting up the space between us, A shared heartbeat in the vibrant dance of everyday life.

Together, these three jewels shine in the immediacy of this now, Reminding me that even amid chaos, sacred treasures abound— Ever timeless, ever present, guiding us home.

These modern verses aim to capture a sense of reverence and inner clarity while speaking in the language of today. They invite reflection on how ancient virtues can enlighten our modern worlds, urging us to find moments of stillness and soulful connection amid the constant flow of life.