From Darkness to Light

From Darkness to Light --------------Song content--------------- Ignorance (無明, Mu-myeong) Definition: In Buddhist teachings, Ignorance (무명) signifies the lack of true understanding about the nature of reality—clinging to illusions and misconceptions. Impact: Ignorance can lead to fear, confusion, and suffering because we don’t see things as they really are. -------------Song lyrics-------------------- In the middle of a storm, I found my mind weighed down so heavily Running in circles, blind to the truth Captured by illusions only I could see Buddhism calls it ‘Ignorance’—a shadow in my heart Steals my peace, dims my spark Still, hope arises when I realize I can turn this pain into something wise I once felt lost, but now I see Inside me lies a spark of clarity As soon as I notice these empty fears They fade, replaced by shining tears A sign that wisdom’s near From darkness to light, from pain to insight Ignorance transforms into wisdom so bright No longer trapped by illusions I made I can free myself and greet a brand-new day Though life can be tough, each breath is enough To find the truth inside my heart Following the Buddha’s gentle guide, I rise above the tide And walk the path of hope, to a fresh start Days of confusion weigh me down Caught in the swirl of wanting, fear, and frowns But if I pause, let the illusions fall A quiet voice inside me gently calls “Awaken, dear friend—there’s more to see Your mind is meant for clarity” Step by step, illusions crack A dawn of wisdom lighting my track For students, youths around the world, feeling stuck in a puzzle hurled Ignorance once chained my soul, but knowledge broke that empty hole Finding I’m more than I believed From darkness to light, from pain to insight Ignorance melts away, and now I shine so bright Each moment bringing truth more clear Replacing doubt with courage here Even if storms rage strong, I know I belong To something pure inside my heart Buddha’s words keep me on track, no need to look back I greet the future with an open heart From Ignorance to Wisdom, I’m free This journey starts in me