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."

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Life

It's not good to broadcast about others' misfortunes, but they made me step back, take a break and step on the brakes before moving on.
In one day:
...Someone's father passed away, just one week before he was able to fulfill his dream
...Someone's room was on fire
...Someone needed to go for operation to remove bladder stones

Although these people are not in my inner circle of friends, I'd like to extend my condolences and well wishes to them...
To the others, be grateful that:
...You are alive
...Your loved ones are alive
...Your possessions are intact and safe
...You are in good health


An excerpt from Sophie's World
...Life is both sad and solemn. We are let into a wonderful world, we meet one another here, greet each other - and wander together for a brief moment. Then we lose each other and disappear as suddenly and unreasonably as we arrived...


ttg
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)