Guest guest Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 This is a story which I read, and wish to share with all of you. Naresh A BUDDHA IS AMONGST YOU The abbot of a once famous Buddhist monastery that had fallen into decline became deeply troubled.. Monks were lax in their practice, novices were leaving and lay supporters deserting to other centers. The abbot traveled far to a sage and recounted his tale of woe, of how much he desired to transform his monastery to the flourishing haven it had been in days of yore. The sage looked him in the eye and said, "The reason your monastery has languished is that the Buddha is living among you in disguise, and you have not honored him." Theabbot hurried back, his mind in turmoil. The Selfless One was at his monastery! Who could he be? Brother Hua? No, he was full of sloth. Brother Po? No, he was too dull. But then the Tathagata was in disguise. What better disguise than sloth or stupidity? He called his monks to him and revealed the sage's words. They, too, were taken aback and looked at each other with suspicion and awe. Which one of them was the Chosen One? The disguise was perfect. Not knowing who he was they took to treating everyone with the respect due to a Buddha. Their faces started shining with an inner radiance that attracted novices and then lay supporters. In no time at all, the monastery far surpassed its previous glory. Moral of the story : Treat every person - man or animal or plant - with dignity and respect.. and once you start doing so you will realise the Buddha inside you awaken and help you become a different person. Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Edition * Click here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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