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."

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Mr. Rock 'n' Roll, the Alan Freed story

Hmm... how true is this story? I heard his big name before, and I heard of the rock n roll era, but it has never gone beyond that (meaning I have only heard), and I thought I didn't really like rock n roll..

Anyway, it's a nice movie, and I didn't know rock n roll originated from R&B? Maybe I'll do some research...

My mood is better today, after spending some money, my parents' money.. and with no one chasing me directly for something, I took my own sweet time to do the tables and formatting..

ttg

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