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."

Saturday, December 17, 2011

In, Out, Deep, Slow

Thanks to the brothers and sisters of the Morning Dew group, and the Plum Village sister who facilitated our group, Than Ngim if not mistaken? Sorry but I could never remember her name properly, though I remember her face very well - I get to learn this song and memorize it very well too. We were "forced and tricked" by sister to prepare a performance voluntarily for the final day, and we ended up deciding we would present this song (with a surprise to the 2nd part of the performance) with mindful moments. This is also one of those songs which stick in my mind, and really helps to give me something to concentrate on when I'd like to concentrate on breathing..

In, out, deep, slow
Calm, ease, smile, release
Present moment
Wonderful moment

Sadhu! :)

~ttg @ Realized Tranquility of the Heart~
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