Butterflies many, I see in this Alma Mater,
Coming from far away lands as ever,
Leading to one place hand in hand,
Pursuing Knowledge and Wisdom.
Butterflies many, I have gone around with them,
Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as a team,
Sharing and discussing what we know with one another,
Understanding that knowledge and practice must go together.
Butterflies many, I can't help looking up to you,
Going on and on through righteous point of view,
Studying the Buddha's Teaching day and night,
Breaking through all perils of life with Dhamma-light.
Butterflies many, I feel like saying, ''Thank you'' to you,
Paving the way for the youth to shoot for the moon,
Striving for the good of people with no discrimination,
Illuminating the world with Teaching out of compassion.
Butterflies many, I really take pride in you,
Believing in your great inner strength and moral values.
I go into great rapture about my Butterflies,
Bearing the deep gratitude of Alma Mater in my mind.
( Here Butterflies refer to my University-student-monks.)
Ashin Sumana (Kyauk Phyu)
