97) The Ninety-seventh Gate; Accretion of Happiness
Accretion of happiness is a gate of Dharma illumination; for it benefits all living beings. (Nishijima/Cross)
Assembling benefaction is a gate of realizing dharma; it benefits sentient beings. (Tanahashi)
Gate Gatha:
May we, together with all buddhas;
Promote the growth of happiness
That we may contribute to the benefit of all living beings
Reflection Prompts:
1. How does adding to happiness benefit all living beings?
2. Write a new Gate Gatha.
3. Comment on the Capping Verse.
Capping Verse:
Amongst the dark clouds
Peeks of sun
Follow a warm smile
gassho,Shokai
stlah
aprapti