Turtle

"Imagine that the whole earth was covered with water, and a man was to throw a yoke with a hole in it into the water. Blown by the wind, that yoke would drift north, south, east and west. Now, suppose that once in hundred years a blind turtle would rise to the surface. What do you think? Would that turtle put his head through the hole in the yoke as he rose to the surface once in a hundred years?"

"It is unlikely Lord."

"Well, it is just as unlikely that one will be born as a human being; it is just unlikely that a Tathagata, a Noble One, a fully enlightened Buddha should arise in the world; and it is just as unlikely that the Dhamma and discipline of the Tathagata should be taught. But now you have been born as a human being, a Tathagata has arisen and the Dhamma has been taught. Therefore, strive to realize the Four Noble Truths."

Friday, April 29, 2005

Beautiful Day - A Lot of Prayers Answered

I heard from a friend from I-Do-And-See Camp, though he's not going to the next camp, still it's good to hear from him, and another girl who is also not going to the camp.

KN emailed me to tell me she's doing direct sales, and will try to pay me back... I feel happy to hear from here, and am glad that I didn't push her.

A rather nice I-Do-And-See-Camp just now, been quite quite myself, but it's good just to hear "stories" from the others.. and I get a free laksa, thanks to JS! Though MJ might not say the same thing, the whole day things have went a bit not-so-smoothly for her... But knowing MJ, no prob for her!

ttg
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Anonymous said...

I-DO-AND-SEE?!!! Sei mei... that is really a mouth full!! Just short it up la.. IDAS :P nemind...

9:23 PM

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