The great family( a song of Dharma）

🧠 Creative Rationale: The Radical Empathy of Reincarnation
1. The Core Philosophy: "Radical Kinship" The song is inspired by a profound concept from the Brahma Net Sutra: "All men are my fathers, all women are my mothers." In Buddhism, because we have been rebirthed infinite times, there is not a single being on Earth who hasn't been our family member in a past life. The Creative Challenge: How to translate this "religious" concept into a "universal" emotion for a Western audience? The Solution: We framed it as "The Great Family." It’s about that sudden, unexplained feeling of familiarity (déjà vu) you get when looking at a stranger. It reimagines the stranger not as a threat, but as a long-lost relative.

2. The Cultural Bridge: From "Reincarnation" to "Universal Love" Western culture often emphasizes individualism. This song challenges that by introducing the idea of "Spiritual Biology."

Western Archetype: Similar to Saint Francis of Assisi (Brother Sun, Sister Moon) or the modern humanitarian spirit of figures like Princess Diana.

Eastern Wisdom: The interconnectedness of the Indra's Net. The song bridges these by focusing on Gratitude—we owe our life to the kindness of others, even if we don't remember it.

📖 Deep Lyrical Breakdown
[Verse 1] The Moment of Recognition
Lyrics: "I passed a beggar... I almost looked away... But then I caught the glimmer in his eye / A memory awoke..."

Meaning: This scene depicts the breaking of the social barrier. In modern society, we are trained to ignore the suffering of others (the beggar).

The Philosophy: The "glimmer" represents the Soul's Memory. Even though the brain forgets, the "bone" remembers that this beggar once cared for you. It challenges the listener: Why do you treat your past mother like a stranger?

[Chorus] The Biological Truth of the Soul
Lyrics: "Every man has been my father... Every woman has been my mother..."

Meaning: This is the direct translation of the Sutra. It dissolves the illusion of the "nuclear family."

The Metaphor: "Leaves upon the same old ancient tree." We look separate (different leaves), but we share the same sap (Life Force/Buddha Nature).

[Verse 2] Breaking the Class System
Lyrics: "Whether you crawl in dust or sit upon a throne / You are my flesh and blood..."

Meaning: Reincarnation is the great equalizer. In the cycle of Samsara, we have all been kings, and we have all been beggars. Rank is temporary; connection is eternal.

[Bridge] The Great Vow (Tonglen)
Lyrics: "If there is darkness, let it fall on me... Take my joy, take my grace!"

Meaning: This is the emotional peak of the song, based on the practice of Tonglen (Giving and Taking) or The Bodhisattva Vow.

The Philosophy: It is the ultimate act of love. Instead of just "wishing" others well, the singer offers to exchange places with the suffering. They offer to absorb the "storm" (pain/karma) so the other person can have the "sunlight" (peace). This is the definition of Compassion (Karuna).

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