Therefore at last understanding he emptied his soul of all
desire, and of fear that is the shadow of desire, and being
enlightened relinquished all burdens.
So was it also with His Majesty. In peace he dwelt, and becoming
a great Arhat, in peace he departed to that Uttermost Joy where
is the Blessed One made manifest in Pure Light.
As for the parents of the maiden, they entered after sore
troubles into peace, having been remembered by the Infinite. For
it is certain that the enemies also of the Supreme Buddha go to
salvation by thinking on Him, even though it be against Him.
And he who tells this truth makes this prayer to the Lady of
Pity;
"Grant me, I pray,
One dewdrop from Thy willow spray,
And in the double Lotos keep
My hidden heart asleep."
How great is the Glory of Kwannon!
THE ROUND-FACED BEAUTY
A STORY OF THE CHINESE COURT
In the city of Chang-an music filled the palaces, and the
festivities of the Emperor were measured by its beat. Night, and
the full moon swimming like a gold-fish in the garden lakes,
gave the signal for the Feather Jacket and Rainbow Skirt dances.
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