Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary - Theme Song

Guardian of the Sasana - wayfarers

A musical offering for Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary

Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary is set at the edge of the forest, among secluded hills near Taiping, a small peaceful town in the State of Perak, Malaysia. It is a national project initiated by Venerable Aggacitta, an eminent Malaysian monk. Sasanarakkha is a Pali word meaning "Guardian of the Sasana (Gotama Buddha's Teaching)".

It aspires to train Malaysian monks in the theory and practice of the Dharmavinaya, Pali and propagation skills so that they can help vitalise the Sasana and evolve a modern Malaysian Buddhist identity based on the Pali scriptural tradition.

At a time when increasing numbers of Malaysians are thirsting for the Dharma, and foreign monks find it harder to propagate the Dharma effectively, the establishment of Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary is especially auspicious. The tremendous support it has received from well wishers in Malaysia and elsewhere is surely an indication of its great significance.

Future plans include providing separate facilities for laypersons to participate in meditation or health-promoting retreats under the guidance of competent teachers.

CD Cover This inspired work is a musical offering for the Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary. It speaks about the beauty of the sanctuary and planting the Dhamma seed in our hearts.

In addition to the main theme song, the CD compilation also offers 4 other renditions of the song in the form of a Trio, A Cappella, Instrumental, and Minus One.

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SASANARAKKHA Music: Victor Wee Lyrics: Florence Tan
Guardian of the Sasana

At the edge of the forest
Where the spring water flows
In search of Nirvana
That is where I would go
Watching life's little dramas
With a calm repose
At the edge of the forest
That's where I would go

Let us practice the Dharma
In our silent heart
Worry not of the future
Gently let go the past
Sit in deep contemplation
In one-pointedness
And in that soft moment
There's just timelessness

At the edge of the forest
There are hills high and low
There the Dharma seed's planted
And the Sangha shall grow
Guardian of the Sasana
Sasanarakkha
Upholding the Dharma
For beings near and far

Long live the Sasana
Springing from Buddha's light
Through the Dharma vinaya
And the Truth shining bright
Worthy is your mission
Stand tall in your pride
Lofty is your vision
Spread the Law far and wide