Evening Gatha
Let me respectfully remind you,
Life and death are of supreme importance.
Time passes by swiftly and opportunity is lost.
Each of us should strive to awaken.
Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.
Posted at 11:06 pm
December 1st, 2007 at 11:54 pm
[...] each moment we have access to this life, we have access to live. This all hit home in the evening gatha that was sung as the last thing before going to bed each night in the [...]
August 6th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I learned this from a wonderful spiritual guide a number of years ago and have it posted above my computer to remind me always to be awake.
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
[...] this really what you want to be doing right now?” in giant letters reminds me a little of the evening gatha: life is short, opportunity is lost. Don’t waste your life. Time is the most precious thing [...]
December 27th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Thank-you for posting the Evening Gatha. I was searching for it and have treasured it for my evening practice.