【長聖聖樂8】西湖瘋僧　慈訓　歌名：拈花【聖樂/善歌】Compassionate Instruction by Living Buddha Jigong / Flower in Hand

2011年柬國德緣宮三天法會 歌名：拈花 詞：西湖瘋僧　慈訓　\曲：墨延　\編曲：墨延、明觀　\ 演唱：蔡欣宜 ISRC：音樂TWS552690003 影音TWS552690004 ※拈花示眾悟禪機奧妙知　真空非空靈犀通至善地 明本來去濟公指超生死　認理勤修持建功返瑤熙 凡夫子身居紅塵終有時　片刻歡樂莫戀執假景識 迷途知返家登船苦海離　慧劍斬斷煩惱絲復如是 菩提雙林現光輝天性池　靜思自能得方寸心廟寺 菩提雙林現光輝天性池　靜思自能得方寸心廟寺 無牽掛憂慮※ (重複※)　拈花示眾悟禪機 賞析： 〈拈花〉是一首充滿禪意與修道哲理的聖歌，以「明心見性、返本還源」為主旨。歌詞從「拈花示眾」開啟悟道禪機，以「真空非空」啟發聽者體悟奧妙真理；再由「凡夫俗子身居紅塵」指出人生無常、世間歡樂短暫，勸勉世人識破假景，不再貪戀執著。「迷途知返家登船，苦海離」提醒修道人珍惜得道因緣，認理實修；「慧劍斬斷煩惱絲」則象徵以智慧破除無明牽纏，放下心中的憂慮執著。 歌詞最後以「菩提雙林現，光輝天性池」與「靜思自能得，方寸心廟寺」，引導修道人迴光返照，由玄關妙竅返觀自性，體悟本具之天心本性。真正的菩提不假外求，真正的清淨道場也不在外境，而在方寸心田與一點靈明之中。 整首作品以凝練含蓄的詞句，融會禪宗意境與修道義理，使深奧的心性之理化為可吟、可悟的聖音，帶領聽者進入清幽空靈，自在無礙的心靈境界。 Flower in Hand Lyrics: The Mad Monk of West Lake, Compassionate Instruction Composer: Mo Yan Arrangers: Mo Yan, Ming Guan ISRC: Audio TWS552690003 / Video TWS552690004 Recorded at the Three-Day Dharma Assembly, Deyuan Palace, Cambodia, 2011 Lyrics ※ Holding up a flower before the assembly, revealing the profound mystery of Zen, Awaken to the wondrous truth; emptiness is not nothingness, And spiritual insight leads to the realm of supreme goodness. Understand the true nature of coming and going; Ji Gong points beyond life and death. Recognize the Truth, cultivate diligently, build spiritual merit, And return to the radiant realm of the Jade Palace. As ordinary people dwelling in the mortal world, We know that our time here will eventually come to an end. Momentary pleasures are not worth clinging to; See through the illusions of worldly appearances. Turn back from the path of delusion, board the vessel home, And leave behind the sea of suffering. With the sword of wisdom, cut through the threads of affliction, And return once again to the original state. The Twin Bodhi Trees reveal their radiant light, Reflecting the luminous pool of our innate nature. Through stillness and contemplation, one may discover the true heart within, For the temple of awakening is found within the square inch of the heart. The Twin Bodhi Trees reveal their radiant light, Reflecting the luminous pool of our innate nature. Through stillness and contemplation, one may discover the true heart within, For the temple of awakening is found within the square inch of the heart. Free from attachment, free from worry. ※ (Repeat ※) Holding up a flower before the assembly, Revealing the profound mystery of Zen. Appreciation “Flower in Hand” is a sacred song filled with Zen imagery and spiritual wisdom, centered on the themes of awakening to one’s true nature and returning to one’s original source. The song begins with the image of “holding up a flower before the assembly,” evoking the profound mystery of Zen awakening. Through the phrase “emptiness is not nothingness,” it invites listeners to contemplate the subtle truth beyond ordinary appearances. The lyrics then turn to the transient nature of human existence. “Ordinary people dwelling in the mortal world” reminds us that life is impermanent and that worldly pleasures are fleeting. We are encouraged to see through illusory appearances and release our attachment to temporary happiness. “Turn back from the path of delusion, board the vessel home, and leave behind the sea of suffering” reminds spiritual practitioners to cherish the precious opportunity of awakening, recognize the Truth, and cultivate it through sincere practice. The “sword of wisdom” symbolizes the power of insight that cuts through ignorance, affliction, attachment, and inner entanglement. The final verses, “The Twin Bodhi Trees reveal their radiant light” and “Through stillness and contemplation, one may discover the true heart within,” guide practitioners toward inner reflection and the realization of their innate spiritual nature. The reference to the “square inch of the heart” points toward the profound inner sanctuary of one’s own nature. True Bodhi is not something to be sought outside oneself; neither is the true pure sanctuary of spiritual cultivation found merely in an external place. It is discovered within the heart and through the luminous awareness of our own true nature. With concise and contemplative lyrics, the song blends the imagery of Zen with the principles of spiritual cultivation, transforming profound teachings about the mind and true nature into a sacred melody that can be sung, contemplated, and realized. Through its serene and ethereal atmosphere, “Flower in Hand” invites listeners to turn inward, quiet the mind, release attachment, and enter a state of inner clarity, freedom, and effortless peace.