Original (Thich Nhat Hanh’s English translation of the original Vietnamese)
I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old.
I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape ill health.
I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.
My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.
Translation
Inkatook so ontatken. Agkon balot nalukposay itataken.
Inka-took so nawalaay sakit. Agkon balot nalukposay pansakit.
Inkatook so ompatey. Agkon balot nalukposay ipapatey.
Amin ya mablid siak tan amin da ya inarok et manguman. Agkon balot nalukposay isiyan ko ed sikara.
Saray kiwas ko lambengat so tuwan kayarian ko. Agko nalukposay pansampotay kiwa-kiwas ko. Saray kiwa-kiwas ko et say dalin ya inkiyalageyan ko.