Composed by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
Understand that all appearances are illusory and false.
Wealth, sex, fame, food, sleep — all illusory, all impermanent;
Making people intoxicated and unable to be liberated.
When attached to false appearances, the real is forgotten.
When the real is forgotten, one cannot be at-ease.
If you can see through false appearances, the true appearance will manifest.
You will then understand the true principles and have genuine wisdom.
If you can be such, it will of great benefit to Buddhism.
You will reap great benefit and great joy,
Being one who is peerless amongst those who come before and after you.
