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, January 28, 2012

Restless

For the first time in my life, I am actually hoping that my phone signal dies.. to signify that the conversion is successful and I can change to a new telco provider before I board the plane tomorrow.

I'm also feeling strangely restless.. because I've made an investment, so now I crave for the result, or at least to get the product in hand! I have not felt such restlessness for a long time..

~ttg @ Realized Tranquility of the Heart~
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