Sphinx Queries the Buddha


Egypt #54 Sphinx
(issued 1-8-1914)

Japan #273 Kamakura Buddha
(issued 1939)


Who am I?
Asked the Sphinx of the Nile.
What am I?
Buddha answered with a smile.

Be still and know
  That I am divine.
My soul is aglow
  My mind does shine!

I've heard the Lord
  I am THAT I am!
My soul has soared
  Pure Mind I am!

Boundless I am
  Timeless I am
Awareness I am
  Holiness I am!

I am THAT
  All above
Om Tat Sat
  I am Love!


— Peter Y. Chou
  Corseaux, 8-31-1979