Ariya-Sacca

Suffering stays ubiquitous.

Its genesis is yearning.

To end it: yield the covetous

The Eightfold Path discerning.

The first steps mean deeds virtuous

On the Path we launch a start.

We watch with care assiduous

Heeding sīla with stout heart.

Right effort treks with mindfulness

As one with concentration.

Plumbed samādhi with skilfulness

Steers us towards liberation.

Consummate view and right resolve

Yield paññā as benefit.

Does the ego then dissolve?

If our practice does befit!

© Adin Eichler 2006