By the auspicious karmic connection of past life,
Met a great and wonderful friend like you in this life.
On this very wonderful occasion of new year,
I wish and pray for a prosperous and joyful celebration.
Life, which is like a dream,
Has so many changes of happiness and suffering,
Yet the golden bond of our relationship,
I pray that may it never change.
Even in the unreliable next life,
Though it may be difficult to recognise each other,
I pray that may we always be connected by positive karmic connection,
So that we will always be friends for helping and benefiting each other.
One day from the ocean of suffering,
May we take the ship of dharma and journey together,
To the never changing and ultimate happiness,
May there always be such auspiciousness for us!