Ken Quach writes and sings Được, a gentle meditation on contentment from his 2025 release. The artist-composer blends Buddhist philosophy with simple melodies. Ken offers wisdom about finding peace in life’s basic realities.
Released: December 12, 2025
Được
Ken Quach
Được Lyrics English Translation by Ken Quach
Ken Quach describes having enough food as true wealth in ‘Tien It Tien Nhieu, Du An La Duoc.’ He says knowing when to release stubbornness brings peace in ‘Kien Tri Co Chap, Biet Buong Bo La Duoc.’ The songwriter compares big houses to small ones, stating shelter suffices.
Duoc – Tho Phat GiaoIt’s Enough – A Buddhist Poem.
Song Mot Kiep Nguoi Binh An La DuocIn this one human life, being at peace is enough.
2 Banh 4 Banh Di Duoc La DuocTwo wheels or four, as long as they run, that’s enough.
Tien It Tien Nhieu Du An La DuocWhether you’ve got a little money or a lot, having enough to eat is enough.
Nguoi Xau Nguoi Dep De Coi La DuocWhether one’s plain or beautiful, being easy on the eyes is enough.
Nguoi Gia Nguoi Tre Mien Khoe La DuocOld or young, as long as you’re healthy, that’s enough.
Ong Xa Ve Tre Mien Ve La DuocA husband might come home late, but as long as he’s home, that’s enough.
Ba Xa Cau Nhau Thuong Minh La DuocA wife might nag, but as long as she loves me, that’s enough.
Con Ngoan Con Quay Biet Nghe Loi La DuocA well-behaved kid or a rebel, if they listen, that’s enough.
An Lanh Benh Tat Mien Lon La DuocLiving in peace or facing sickness, as long as it’s not severe, that’s enough.
Tien Si Cung Duoc Ban Rau Cung DuocBeing a ‘Ph.D.’ is fine, and selling vegetables is fine, too.
Sau Khi Truong Thanh Song Tot La DuocOnce you’ve grown up, living well is enough.
Hang Hieu Hay Khong Mac Duoc La DuocDesigner brands or not, if you can wear ’em, that’s enough.
Tat Ca Phien Nao Biet Xa La DuocWith all your worries, knowing how to let go is enough.
Kien Tri Co Chap Biet Buong Bo La DuocWhether it’s persistence or stubbornness, knowing when to release it is enough.
Ban Be Gan Xa Nho Nhau La DuocFriends near or far, remembering each other is enough.
Khong Phai Co Tien Muon Gi Cung DuocIt’s not that having money means you can have everything you want.
Nha To Nha Be Co Cho O La DuocA big house or a small one, as long as you’ve got a place to live, that’s enough.
Tam Tot Viec Tot So Menh Doi DuocWith a good heart and good deeds, your destiny can change.
Tich Duc Tu Than An Nan La DuocBuilding merit and repenting for yourself is enough.
Thien Dia Van Vat Tuy Duyen La DuocIn heaven, earth, and all things, following fate is enough.
Ai Dung Ai Sai Troi Biet La DuocWho’s right or wrong, Heaven knows, and that’s enough.
Moi Nguoi Deu Tot Nhu The La DuocEveryone being good like that is enough.
Anh Tot Toi Tot Vay La Qua DuocYou’re good and I’m good, so that’s more than enough.
Toi Day Lam Duoc Ban Cung Lam DuocI can do it here, and you can do it too.
Kho Khan Chong Chat Mien Co La DuocWhen hardships pile up, as long as you keep trying, that’s enough.
Noi Nhieu Nhu Vay Hieu Duoc La DuocI’ve said so much, and if you can understand, that’s enough.
Van Con Chua Hieu Xem Lai La DuocIf you still don’t understand, just watching it again is enough.
Được Music Video
The Được lyrics translation shows how Buddhist principles guide everyday contentment. Ken Quach ties happiness to accepting sufficiency over excess.