身心偈
Verses On Body And Mind
痛虽必然，苦却自选。
智者唯痛，愚者亦苦。
Although pain is inevitable, suffering is however optional. The wise only have pain, while the foolish also suffer.
身痛心苦，不念痛苦。
唯一心念，阿弥陀佛。
When the body has pain and the mind is suffering, do not be mindful of the pain and suffering. Only wholeheartedly be mindful, of Āmítuófó’s name.
感佛佑护，身心柔软。
痛苦转为，身心安乐。
Connecting to Āmítuófó’s blessings and protection, the body and mind becomes gentle and soft. With pain and suffering transformed to be, the body and mind’s peace and bliss.
