Prayers for the Burmese

[Guest guest]

Dear Sangat:

 

As we start the healing meditations in honor of Guru Ram Das, let us

please keep the Burmese in our hearts and prayers.

 

As you have probably heard, since late August Buddhist Monks have been

demonstrating for human rights and Democracy in Burma (also known as

Myanmar). News today reports that the government has fired on and

killed demonstrators.

 

Two years ago February, my husband and I visited Burma on our honeymoon.

 

One evening, we were walking through a small town after dinner. We

heard a steady rumbling. Listening closer, we realized the sound had a

rhythm. Our friend, a local, said, " That's from the monastery. Once a

week the Monks pray all night for The Lady. " ('The Lady' is how

everyone refers to Aung San Suu Kyi, the beloved pro-Democracy leader

under house arrest for 12 years.) We had goosebumps, feeling the love

and dedication with which the Monks were praying and chanting for her

and by extension for their country.

 

We've never met kinder, more heart-centered people than the people in

Burma. When they smiled, it was as if the sun was beaming all its

radiance through that one person. Everyone we met was working very hard

and simply wanted a better life.

 

Let us keep them in our prayers.

 

May we chant Akaal three times for those who have died in these recent

altercations.

May the leaders in government and the soldiers on the streets have

compassion and be filled with newfound wisdom to herald a more

enlightened time.

May the Monks be blessed with love, strength, honor and eternal peace

for their leadership and sacrifice.

May the people of Burma be blessed with forgiveness, joy and prosperity.

May Burma find healing.

 

Thank you,

 

Gurujot Kaur

Santa Fe

[Guest guest]

Thank you Gurjot Kaur for sharing your experience of Myanmar. Let us all pray (those who are moved to-doesn't have to be a big long thing-just whisper to God-or in your own way communicate to Him/the Universe to take care of these folks) for those less fortunate than we, who are being oppressed there, and those who have lost their lives.... Jot Singh It's not the life that matters-It's the courage you bring to it.The Three Laws of ProsperityBe kind to everyoneNever speak ill of anyoneNever speak ill of yourselfYogi Bhajanwww.khalsakirpans.comwww.lifeknives.com