For the first time, a contemporary Buddhist musical composition such as Mộng Băng Tâm has been rendered with such poetic elegance and emotional depth through the powerful and soulful voice of singer Ngô Thái Bảo. The song’s opening notes strike like a bolt of lightning across the stream of consciousness—at once a stirring call to awakening and a healing melody that resonates deeply within the heart.
Each verse unfolds with a melody that is both pure and lyrical
“When shall I return to my original face?
In the primordial night, ancient love still echoes its voice…
Listening endlessly, from beginningless time to beginningless cycles of rebirth…
A dream within a dream, layered upon countless dreams…
I long to break free from this illusory and suffering realm of dreams…”
Contemplating the fractures left by time, the hermit practitioner stands with a heart as cold as ice, witnessing the countless transformations of the world around him. These changes mirror the shifting destinies of human lives, endlessly swept along by the currents of impermanence. In quiet reflection, he asks: “When shall I return to my original face?”. This question is not merely a personal longing; it is the timeless inquiry of every seeker on the path of awakening—a yearning to rediscover one’s true nature beneath the veils of illusion, attachment, and the endless cycles of birth and death.
Each lyric strikes like a bolt of lightning through the stream of consciousness. To be born as a human is an exceedingly rare blessing; without spiritual cultivation, where will this life ultimately lead? The song evokes a profound surge of emotion and heartfelt reflection, revealing the boundless compassion of a venerable Master through its exquisite melodies and masterful verses.
The song is now officially available on digital music platforms. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience its full emotional depth through the official music video on the GITA Centre Official YouTube channel: HERE
