KUBLAI KHAN

Inspiration recorded while enjoying the ascent to Spring Mountain

English translation of Buyan's Mongolian version

I ascended on Fragrant Hill in the friendly season of spring

Not discouraged I climbed to the peak and met the Golden Face

Flowers shone bright rays and auspicious colors gleamed like a rainbow

Incense smoke wafted like mist and a blessed light emanated

Raindrops were like bubbles on jade bamboos at the edge of the big rock

The blowing wind played a song among the green pines at the mountain pass

In front of the Buddha in the temple, I conducted the incense ceremony

And on the way back I rode a Blue Dragon in the royal carriage.