The Journey of the Three Periods (三紀) Lyrics

In his youth Confucius sought wisdom

Walking the path of the world

Beyond the words in books the truth revealed

With every step enlightenment unfolds

Crossing mountains and rivers wide

He journeyed to find wisdom's guide

To become the teacher of the world

He dedicated himself to learning's path

First the path of learning and realization

Second the path of teaching and blossoming

Third the path of sharing and leaving a legacy

The journey of the Three Periods eternal light

Confucius' wisdom our guiding way

It will shine beyond time's sway

The journey of the Three Periods our life

Becomes a warm light to guide us through

In his fifties Confucius sowed seeds

In the hearts of disciples wisdom's need

Opening books opening hearts

He lit the world with wisdom's sparks

Learning never ceases

The teacher's path has no end

Rooted deeply in philosophy

He left a legacy for those to follow

First the path of learning and realization

Second the path of teaching and blossoming

Third the path of sharing and leaving a legacy

The journey of the Three Periods eternal light

Confucius' wisdom our guiding way

It will shine beyond time's sway

The journey of the Three Periods our life

Becomes a warm light to guide us through

The tree of wisdom bears its fruit

Leaving seeds in the hearts of disciples

Confucius' teachings beyond time's grasp

Breathe in the hearts of humanity

Moving beyond power advancing in truth

We'll blossom the flowers of justice and virtue

Unshaken until the end

Confucius' conviction an eternal light

First the path of learning and realization

Second the path of teaching and blossoming

Third the path of sharing and leaving a legacy

The journey of the Three Periods eternal light

Confucius' wisdom our guiding way

It will shine beyond time's sway

The journey of the Three Periods our life

Becomes a warm light to guide us through

The learning of youth

The teaching of middle age

The sharing of old age blooms the path

Confucius' wisdom becomes the wind

Spreading across the world

The journey of the Three Periods in our hearts

Will be the eternal light that shines on