Vajra Seed to Bodhi Sprout

　　Some time past, we sowed a vajra seed.

　　Our Bodhi sprout is now so tall it soars.

　　The fruit it bears will one day be

　　Instant awakening, proper and full,

　　Bringing us right to the Buddhas” door.

　　Verse for starting the Chan session

　　Buddhist Lecture Hall, San Francisco

　　September 12th, 1970