Performed by Gabriel Fields and Thomas Albanese. Lyrics adapted from Dogen’s Fukanzazengi by GT & KL. Original Melody from Lean on Me by Bill Withers.
LYRICS
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But, The Buddha Way
Our ancestors past, gave us to follow
Chorus:
Sit up straight, inhale, exhale
Drop body and mind
Empty your pail, and, you cannot fail
Cuz you’re gonna have
Samadhi to lean on
Please, sit yourself down
Don’t lean front or back, or tilt side to side
For, you cannot fill your gut with air
If your posture slumps
Chorus
Let deliberate thought pass away
Stop comparing mind
Sit, for all beings sake
Still and awake
The essential art
Chorus
Jump beyond light and darkness
Leave behind joy and hurt
We all need samadhi to lean on
So just don’t doubt the dragon
Keep your own mind alert
We all need samadhi to lean on
Chorus
