There was once a Buddha

There once was a Buddha, Unobstructed Moon,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this hall of adornment,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Broad Knowledge,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this golden hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Universal Eye,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this hall of adornment,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Coral,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this jewel mine hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha, Lion of Philosophy,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this mountain king hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Sunlight,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this hall of flowers,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Boundless Light,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this tree-adorned hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Banner of Truth,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this jewel palace hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Lamp of Knowledge,
Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this fragrant mountain hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.

There once was a Buddha called Light of Virtue,
 Most auspicious among the auspicious;
He once entered this crystal hall,
Therefore this place is most auspicious.


Hiran Sanjeewa