Born To Be Human

Born To Be Human

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

How is one born in order to be born human?
Through doing ones duty singularly and supremely!

Whatever do you mean by singularly and supremely?
Well, there’s no loophole for ghosts to cheer!

So that everybody praises one, is that what you mean?
Just so nobody can put you down is enough!

That’s all? Where’s the honor in that?
I was never about honor, how disgusting!

What’s the point of being human without honor?
There’s a greater humanity beyond honor and fame!

What? How? I’m desperate to know.
No intoxication with honor or fame is what lasts forever!

Share