Guest guest Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 DalaiLama's Statement The image is of Ananda, the cousin and disciple of Gautam Buddha. He was at Buddha's side constantly, attending to his every need for forty-two years. When Buddha died, the story is told that Ananda was still at his side, weeping. The other disciples chastised him for his misunderstanding: Buddha had died absolutely fulfilled; he should be rejoicing. But Ananda said, "You misunderstand. I'm weeping not for him but for myself, because for all these years I have been constantly at his side but I have still not attained." Ananda stayed awake for the whole night, meditating deeply and feeling his pain and sorrow. By the morning, it is said, he was enlightened. Times of great sorrow have the potential to be times of great transformation. But in order for transformation to happen we must go deep, to the very roots of our pain, and experience it as it is, without blame or self-pity.To accept the challenge of the unknown is the only way to grow. -13,May-HAPPY BUDDHA POORNIMA! http://au.pg.photos./ph/aghorabhairav/album?.dir=/dee2&.src=ph&.tok=ph2dH3EBbVhzhl3d ------------------------ Sponsor --------------------~--> You can search right from your browser? It's easy and it's free. See how. http://us.click./_7bhrC/NGxNAA/yQLSAA/.8XolB/TM --~-> <*> vedic astrology/ <*> vedic astrology <*> Your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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