{"id":1474,"date":"2025-10-15T19:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2025-11-27T20:53:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T20:53:37","slug":"little-star-by-plum-village-band-ft-born-i-and-phap-huu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/little-star-by-plum-village-band-ft-born-i-and-phap-huu\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Star by Plum Village Band Ft. Born I and Phap Huu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Plum Village Band - Little Star - Ft. Born I and Brother Phap Huu\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CF9QPW0g25E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>This absolutely beautiful song is based on Thich Nhat Hanh&#8217;s poem Little Star <\/p><cite>published in Call Me by my True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plumvillage.org\/books\/call-me-by-my-true-names?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOG1heFAzNlV5Y2NFMFplYQEeNTmhEvsBaLrHIcKVmKSjhrzQ7dOdBcDqytWBGgBjYpxeujEDa49DriVcuZA_aem_yE_28fZXDC71nZ1LXQGqAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/plumvillage.org\/books\/call-me-by-my-true-names<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This song was shared &amp; communally listened to in this years 2025 Path of The Modern Bodhisattva Class series taught by Mushim Ikeda at EBMC. I am so grateful to be part of this years class and I hope you can take some of the hope and joy rising from this song like I did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lyrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today the kingdom of Heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held a festival for thousands of stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went up to that kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knelt down and prayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That the anguish, the killing, the disaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our poor land would end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where have you been, little star?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been looking for you everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of my window among the dark clouds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where have you been, little star?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel so forlorn&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a small bird lost on a foggy island<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been raining for nights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late night on the sidewalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I see the silhouettes of lonely, wet forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve tried to call your image<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From deep in my consciousness&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rain and the wind continue to rage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonight as I bend over my desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My head in my two hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wind has carried all the clouds away<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sky is clear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rain has stopped longing for your call<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m surprised to see you there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have returned<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Little star!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Rap]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been looking at the stars in the distance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been looking in my heart for resistance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been searching in the self for existence&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all alone by myself Reminiscent&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>underneath the Bodhi tree but it isn\u2019t only me&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you and I collective energy how it\u2019s s\u2019posed to be&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope to be the ocean tide With my spirit open wide standing on a mountain top see the world with open eyes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was so surprised&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to know that I\u2019m a part of this&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunrise sunset&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>rain clouds all of it&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey of awakening taking it with one step&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>one breath&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>save all beings till there\u2019s none left&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suffering is painful&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>but I\u2019m still the same fool&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>searching for the river&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>while I\u2019m swimming in the same pool&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe we can find it&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>keep the light shining&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>walking on the path of ancestors behind me&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you could be the person&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>who you are in your heart&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>would you grow a little bit&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or would you play a bigger part&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love is a paintbrush&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>life is the biggest art&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and I\u2019m still the same kid&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>wishing on a little star<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where have you been, little star?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been looking for you everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of my window among the dark clouds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where have you been, little star?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel so forlorn&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a small bird lost on a foggy island<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been raining for nights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late night on the sidewalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I see the silhouettes of lonely, wet forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve tried to call your image<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From deep in my consciousness&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rain and the wind continue to rage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear little star<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have been through such storms, rain, and wind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For how long and on what strange land have you been weeping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve come back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your little body, still shivers will cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tears in your eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You recalled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve been praying for our homeland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your voice has reached the stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>transformed to teardrops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trembling in the air&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sending deep thanks to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless little stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With diamond-strong faith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are like flowers, blooming everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My little star, you are back home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tears in my eyes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I call your name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And feel the warmth in my heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credits:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrics written by: Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rap lyrics written by: Born I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singer\/Songwriter: Sr Hieu Duc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backing Vocals: Br Phap Huu, Sr Hien Tam, Sr Hieu Duc, Born I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rap: Br Phap Huu, Born I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bass: Robbie Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drums: Br Thien Y<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Violin: Sr Trai Nghiem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cello: Br Phap Linh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music Production: Br Niem Thuan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video: Br Duc Tru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video Editing: Br Duc Tru, Sr Hien Tam, Sr Hieu Duc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This absolutely beautiful song is based on Thich Nhat Hanh&#8217;s poem Little Star published in Call Me by my True Names: The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh :\u00a0https:\/\/plumvillage.org\/books\/call-me-by-my-true-names This song was shared &amp; communally listened to in this years 2025 Path of The Modern Bodhisattva Class series taught by Mushim Ikeda at EBMC. I am so grateful to be part of this years class and I hope you can take some of the hope and joy rising from this song like I did. Lyrics Today the kingdom of Heaven Held a festival for thousands of stars I went up to that kingdom Knelt down and prayed That the anguish, the killing, the disaster In our poor land would end. Where have you been, little star? I\u2019ve been looking for you everywhere Out of my window among the dark clouds Where have you been, little star? I feel so forlorn&nbsp; Like a small bird lost on a foggy island It has been raining for nights Late night on the sidewalk I see the silhouettes of lonely, wet forms I\u2019ve tried to call your image From deep in my consciousness&nbsp; While the rain and the wind continue to rage Tonight as I bend over my desk My head in my two hands The wind has carried all the clouds away The sky is clear The rain has stopped longing for your call I\u2019m surprised to see you there You have returned Little star! [Rap] I\u2019ve been looking at the stars in the distance&nbsp; I\u2019ve been looking in my heart for resistance&nbsp; I\u2019ve been searching in the self for existence&nbsp; all alone by myself Reminiscent&nbsp; underneath the Bodhi tree but it isn\u2019t only me&nbsp; you and I collective energy how it\u2019s s\u2019posed to be&nbsp; I hope to be the ocean tide With my spirit open wide standing on a mountain top see the world with open eyes&nbsp; I was so surprised&nbsp; to know that I\u2019m a part of this&nbsp; Sunrise sunset&nbsp; rain clouds all of it&nbsp; The journey of awakening taking it with one step&nbsp; one breath&nbsp; save all beings till there\u2019s none left&nbsp; Suffering is painful&nbsp; but I\u2019m still the same fool&nbsp; searching for the river&nbsp; while I\u2019m swimming in the same pool&nbsp; Maybe we can find it&nbsp; keep the light shining&nbsp; walking on the path of ancestors behind me&nbsp; If you could be the person&nbsp; who you are in your heart&nbsp; would you grow a little bit&nbsp; or would you play a bigger part&nbsp; Love is a paintbrush&nbsp; life is the biggest art&nbsp; and I\u2019m still the same kid&nbsp; wishing on a little star Where have you been, little star? I\u2019ve been looking for you everywhere Out of my window among the dark clouds Where have you been, little star? I feel so forlorn&nbsp; Like a small bird lost on a foggy island It has been raining for nights Late night on the sidewalk I see the silhouettes of lonely, wet forms I\u2019ve tried to call your image From deep in my consciousness&nbsp; While the rain and the wind continue to rage Dear little star You have been through such storms, rain, and wind For how long and on what strange land have you been weeping? You\u2019ve come back Your little body, still shivers will cold With tears in your eyes You recalled You\u2019ve been praying for our homeland Your voice has reached the stars transformed to teardrops Trembling in the air&nbsp; I\u2019m sending deep thanks to Countless little stars With diamond-strong faith You are like flowers, blooming everywhere My little star, you are back home With tears in my eyes&nbsp; I call your name And feel the warmth in my heart Credits: Lyrics written by: Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Rap lyrics written by: Born I Singer\/Songwriter: Sr Hieu Duc Backing Vocals: Br Phap Huu, Sr Hien Tam, Sr Hieu Duc, Born I Rap: Br Phap Huu, Born I Bass: Robbie Campbell Drums: Br Thien Y Violin: Sr Trai Nghiem Cello: Br Phap Linh Music Production: Br Niem Thuan Video: Br Duc Tru Video Editing: Br Duc Tru, Sr Hien Tam, Sr Hieu Duc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[31,29,30],"class_list":["post-1474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-journal","tag-buddhism","tag-music","tag-thich-nhat-hanh"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1474"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1477,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions\/1477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/claudiacaracol.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}