Buddhism in a Nutshell

Like the mighty ocean waves
Toss against the shore
To guide back again,
We roam in Sansara,
Without destination,
Birth after birth
Suffering throughout
Shedding bitter tears
Over unbearable grief
Of death, disease
Or sad partings
With loved ones,
Getting not
What is desired,
Sorrowing silently,
All in vain;
Desire is the glue
Which binds beings
To deep, sansara,
Blinded by
The fire senses,
Searching sensual pleasures,
Longing for love,
Attachment and greed,
Painfully we suffer
Day and night
Clinging to worldly joys
Cause all suffering
Birth, rebirth and death
To erase all sorrow
Follow the Eight Fold Path
The key to Nibbana

By Kamala Suriyaarachchi