Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

“Journey Through the Bardos” is a haunting and soulful song. It takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the stages of the bardo. The song is inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The lyrics explore themes of death, rebirth, and self-discovery. They are accompanied by a rich blend of acoustic guitar, choir harmonies, and world instruments. The music creates an atmospheric and reflective soundscape, capturing the sorrow, hope, and ultimate realization of life’s cycles. Perfect for those seeking introspective and transformative music that resonates with spiritual depth.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1:]
When the breath fades away and the light starts to dim,
A tunnel appears, where the journey begins.
In the Bardo of Death, shadows whisper our name,
Hold on to the light, resist the dark flame.

[Reprise Verse 1:]
When the breath fades away and the light starts to dim,
A tunnel appears, where the journey begins.
In the Bardo of Death, shadows whisper our name,
Hold on to the light, resist the dark flame.

[Chorus:]
Oh, through the Bardos, we wander and roam,
From death to rebirth, we’re searching for home.
In the dark and the light, we find our way,
Through sorrow and hope, we face a new day.

[Verse 2:]
Visions of gods, peaceful and fierce,
They come to confront all our deepest fears.
Clear light shines bright, but it fades from your view,
Lost in illusions, You seek what is true.

[Instrumental]

[Reprise Verse 2:]
Visions of gods, peaceful and fierce,
They come to confront all our deepest fears.
Clear light shines bright, but it fades from your view,
Lost in illusions, You seek what is true.

[Instrumental]

[Bridge:]
Hear the voices calling, from the other side,
Guiding us with wisdom, as we let go of pride.
Trust in the process, surrender to grace,
In the cycle of life, we all find our place.

[Verse 3:]
In the Bardo of Becoming, we choose our new birth,
Karma decides our place on this earth.
A spark of a life, in the womb,it begins,
From sorrow to hope, the cycle spins.

[Chorus]
Oh, through the Bardos, we wander and roam,
From death to rebirth, we’re searching for home.
In the dark and the light, we find our way,
Through sorrow and hope, we face a new day.

[Reprise Chorus]
Oh, through the Bardos, we wander and roam,
From death to rebirth, we’re searching for home.
In the dark and the light, we find our way,
Through sorrow and hope, we face a new day.

[Outro:]
We walk the path of the unknown,
Through the Bardos, we are never alone.
From death to new life, the journey renews,
And in each new breath, the spirit breaks through.