Clear Mind, Awakened Mind (poem)

I. The Heartmind

Heart of compassion,
mind of wisdom:
where these two qualities
intersect is the heartmind.

For the heartmind is contained
in all sentient beings,
ripening in the musk and mire
of worldly experience
by the foolish one who hears the Buddha's call.

Once he hears the Buddha's call,
this foolish one is the clear heartmind;
and as he simultaneously replies
with the Name-that-calls
the awakened heartmind is this foolish one.

II. Awakened by the Buddha's Call

Awakened by the Buddha's call,
this foolish one utters the Name-that-calls,
which is the Buddha calling.

Awakened by the Name-that-calls,
this foolish one becomes serene and tranquil,
with unwavering faith in Amida Buddha.

Awakened by Amida Buddha,
this foolish one is clear about the Primal Vow,
truly entrusting in the Name-that-calls.