Songs from the Gate
The Happy Buddha Way
A cheerful reminder to carry a little kindness, notice the good stuff, and let the small things make the day feel lighter.
About the song
Happy Buddha Way grew from a simple idea: life feels a little better when we stop trying to control every turn, carry a bit more kindness, and notice the small pleasures already sitting in front of us.
It’s not about pretending everything is wonderful. It’s about travelling a little lighter — enjoying the garden, the music, the cup of tea, the laugh that catches you by surprise, and letting those ordinary moments count.
Listen to The Happy Buddha Way
Press play, settle in, and let the day feel a little lighter.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Morning comes through the curtains,
Kettle starts to sing,
Yesterday can keep its worries,
Today can bring its thing.
There’s a chair beside the window,
There’s a little time to spare,
And sometimes peace is nothing more
Than simply being there.
Pre-Chorus
No need to chase the answers,
No need to win the day,
Just breathe a little deeper
And take the Buddha way.
Chorus
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
Carry kindness through the day,
Let the small things make you smile,
Rest your troubles for a while.
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
You don’t have to know the way,
Just keep your heart a little light
And let tomorrow wait tonight.
Verse 2
Some days come with sunshine,
Some days drag the rain,
Some days bring a memory
That taps upon the pane.
You can’t hold back the weather,
You can’t make the whole world stay,
But you can choose what travels with you
As you wander on your way.
Pre-Chorus
Leave a little room for laughter,
Let the heavy things give way,
There’s wisdom in the simple things
Along the Buddha way.
Chorus
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
Carry kindness through the day,
Let the small things make you smile,
Rest your troubles for a while.
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
You don’t have to know the way,
Just keep your heart a little light
And let tomorrow wait tonight.
Verse 3
There’s comfort in a garden,
There’s healing in a tune,
There’s something in a cup of tea
On a quiet afternoon.
There’s no grand revelation,
No secret words to say,
Just notice what is good enough
And let it have its day.
Bridge
Maybe happiness isn’t something waiting
At the end of some long climb.
Maybe it’s the ordinary things
We nearly miss each time.
A hand to hold.
A gate left open.
A song you know by heart.
A laugh that comes from nowhere
And gives the day a start.
Final Chorus
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
Carry kindness through the day,
Let the small things make you smile,
Rest your troubles for a while.
Take the Happy Buddha Way,
There’s no perfect road to take,
Just travel softly while you can
And leave some sunshine in your wake.
Outro
So when the world gets noisy
And you’ve heard enough today,
Put the kettle on, sit down awhile…
And take the Happy Buddha Way.