In addressing humanity’s dream of suffering and injustice,

three sacred paths stand before us –

prophet, bodhisattva, or buddha.

 A prophet, outraged at violence to the sacred dream, acts powerfully

to improve humanity’s conditions.

A bodhisattva, nearly realized, remains in the dream

to help others awaken.

 And a buddha, fully awakened, dwells in the pure state of Sunyata,

seeing through the insubstantial nature of all dreams.

Each is a valid state of consciousness.

Each a profound service to the world.

Go where your spirit calls.