When looked at, the marvels of the world seem pleasing.
When attained, each has its own suffering.
After moments of brief happiness become but a dream,
There is always something that makes me sad.

Gendun Choepel

from the book In the Forest of Faded Wisdom: 104 Poems by Gendun Chopel

translated by Donald Lopez


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