Happy Bodhi Day

Bodhi Tree

Bodhi Day

2,500 years ago, a young prince in Northern India named Siddhartha Gautama sat beneath a fig tree and declared, “Even though the flesh falls from my bones and the bones themselves crack, I will not get up from this seat until I have attained supreme and perfect enlightenment!” This determined young man then faced down all of his inner demons, defying and finally taming all of the temptations and distractions of greed, anger, restlessness, laziness and self-doubt. He finally attained a state of calm awareness. His mind had become like a clear and still pool which could perfectly reflect all things within it.

During the early evening, Siddhartha reflected on all of his former thoughts, words and deeds. He perceived within himself all of the many things that he had done and experienced in both the present lifetime and in all of the innumerable past lifetimes which became known to him in this state of clear calm awareness. He saw that he himself had created the destiny which had brought him to the point where he could sit beneath that tree at that time and to seek the answers to the great question of birth and death.

During the middle of the night, his awareness expanded to include the lives of all sentient beings. He saw that his life was indivisibly involved in the lives of all other beings. He saw how his life effected the lives of all others and how their lives effected his. Furthermore, he perceived that they too were the creators of their own destinies through the consequences of their own actions.

As the morning approached, Siddhartha contemplated the vast network of cause and effect itself. He saw how all beings were intimately connected to one another in this vast network of mutual influence and creation. Like a vast net of jewels reflecting each others' light and beauty he saw how all beings arose as part of an unending process of mutual creation. He also saw how ignorance of the true nature of reality was the cause of all the selfish craving which led to suffering, and he saw that this suffering could be ended through a life based upon the truth, the Wonderful Dharma.

As the morning star appeared in the sky, Siddhartha’s contemplations were fully realized in the fullness of the living moment in which the Wonderful Dharma is expressed. In that moment, Siddhartha became the Buddha, the fully awakened one who realized and could share with others the true nature of reality which could end suffering and open the eyes of all people to the selfless beauty which he had seen and now manifested in his own life.

Like Siddhartha, we too, should find time to calm our hearts and minds and allow ourselves to clearly reflect the true nature of life. We too, should reflect upon our actions and their consequences, so we can humbly take responsibility for our lives. We too, should reflect upon the lessons that the lives of others hold for us, so that we can learn from their mistakes and receive inspiration from their successes. We too, should reflect upon the vast and marvelous workings of the Dharma which pervades our lives and in fact is our life. Above all, however, we should realize that the Dharma, the true nature of reality which is so difficult to perceive and understand, has been given to us by Sakyamuni Buddha. In the Lotus Sutra, Sakyamuni Buddha stated, “For many hundreds of thousands of billions of countless eons, I studied and practiced the Dharma difficult to obtain, and [finally attained] perfect and complete enlightenment. Now I will transmit the Dharma to you.” For Sakyamuni Buddha’s efforts and determination, his great generosity and compassion, and most importantly for his gift of the Dharma which he realized beneath that fig tree 2,500 years ago, we come together today in celebration.

THE SAFE ZONE...

My roommate suggested that I blog about tampons. Bad idea. So, I'mma roll with something else instead.
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I've drawn my own conclusions.

It's thanksgiving season. A lot of good food and turkey. Good time with family and friends, and if you're a college student like me, it's that time of the semester where you're just like "i'll take anything but school right now". I get the feeling. Trust me. There are some people or things that you do not want to have to see everyday, some people or things that just make you mad with their presence, and a whole bunch of home work that you do not want to do. yes, all of that. So you need somewhere to go just to get away from stuff, and have a little break.  You know, get away from craziness.
     Tell me though. Do you actually ever get away from craziness? You go home to a grand father who's terminal, or parents seeking a divorce. Someone's not going to be coming for thanksgiving dinner because there's some conflict and tension somewhere in the family.Maybe thanksgiving for you isn't even making turkey and stuffing, but going to visit grandma at the elderly home, and playing cards with her when she barely remembers who you are. Maybe it's going to visit your sibling in jail with tears in your eyes wishing they were never there in the first place. Maybe it's waking up to an ordinary day where everyone is just a member of a family and not a family. No, you didn't just get away from craziness. You got to it.

     You know how people say life is short? Forget about all those beautiful quotes. Life is as long as it cud ever get, and it comes with troubles everyday. You constantly have to deal with stuff that you never thought you'd have to deal with, and you have to make adjustments everyday to accommodate unexpected situations and circumstances. You have to be in thinking mode all the time to ensure that you're making the right decisions and doing the right things. As overwhelming as life gets sometimes, you have to be able to withstand a lot of stuff, and just. keep. fighting.

    My drawn conclusion? We never get away from craziness. There is NO safe zone.

Agree or disagree. Do as you please. But I'll tell you one thing. The more you try to get away from craziness, the more craziness you get; and remember, the more craziness you get, the less you have to be thankful for. It's just that simple. Life is long. and the only way you can spend it fruitfully and thankfully, is learning to deal with craziness - situations or people. Once again, it's easier said than done. But you only start to believe in your ability to deal with shit, when you tell yourself that you can. Running away from a situation never makes it better. Turning your back to a wave approaching the bank doesn't make it stop coming. Shutting your eyes in the sunlight doesn't make the sun yet. You need to be able to deal with somethings and then find space to move on. You should be concerned about what direction you're moving in, and not where you're standing, because the moment you begin to think that you stand firm, you'll begin to fall.

      I know a little bit of craziness in my life, and I've just decided to deal with it, and move on. I've told myself that no matter what, I'm going to be happy and continue to be the person that God wants me to be. Craziness  won't change that. Therefore, I'm very thankful. To God for the opportunity to live life and express myself. I'm thankful for the amazing family that God has given me to mold me through their loving kindness, and to continually build me into the person that God has destined me to be. I'm thankful for my friends, and the amazing support system that he has provided me with. Because I try to face the craziness, I'm able to let go of all of it, and find something to be thankful for this season.
    You may be going through craziness - silly childish stuff, or real life important stuff. There is no safe zone, but you can definitely find one in Jesus when you begin to realize that your thankfulness beats your craziness to the ground. Find something this season to be thankful for.

That's the safe zone... as i do it.

~***shanpepe***~

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The secret lies behind the power of a small love quote

What is love? It’s the eternal question for centuries which is hard for the people to express into words just exactly what love is. But I believe that although not express in words specifically, any of us was born with a kind of emotional within called love.

Since the time of birth, you have received the care and protection of parents with your boundless love. Whereby, you self-formed a sincerely, simplicity love and response to loving of family and friends. That is nothing but love itself!

And one day, the day that distinguishes itself from the others, when you find a half-true love for your life who makes you feel extremely comfortable around, almost to the point of losing all of your inhibitions and feel a strong attraction that you want to be close to he/she all the time. That is love too!
And go on and on…!

So love is a category of hard to explain but easy to feel because it is expressed through many different forms. Good-love quotes seem to be quite simple but it is the most effective way to present your sweet heart and convey your intense love for who you care about. Here I have some meaningful good-love quotes for you

Quote#1:

“There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is God's finger on man's shoulder.”

~ Charles Morgan ~

It’s fabulous quote. Charles Morgan has shown love is the most wonderful thing that God has endowed for human. Thus, be lived and be loved are good fortune and happiness in the life of each person

Quote#2:

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”

~ William Shakespeare ~

Shakespeare believed that love did not consider the superficial beauty much than the inner beauty of the human. The airy world of the fairies and the absurd predicaments in which the lovers find themselves once in the forest make light of the lovers’ grave concerns

Quote#3:

“Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that”

~ Michael Leunig ~

The quote tells nothing but the truth. I think loves can simply be definite as Treating Others Well, Caring- Emotional Investment. It’s is not actually so difficult to understand! But “how to do it” is the most difficulty that you have to be learned if you want to have a sustainable relationship

Love someone forever…

There was a husband who daily sent his wife a rose when ever he was out.

...1 day he died, but still his wife received A Rose everyday,

She was shocked she asked the floweriest He told him that her husband had paid advance for her whole life.

So…...

Love someone such that it remains forever ♥

A small boy

A small boy found a tear in his lover’s eye,

So he hugged her and till the girl continued to cry,

Boy asked, Why r u crying?
the cute girl replied,

if from every tear I get a hug from u,

Then I would cry forever…?

A CUTE LOVE STORY

A BOY HAD CANCER AND HE HAD ONE MONTH TO LIVE.
HE LIKED A GIRL WORKING IN A CD SHOP VERY MUCH.
BUT HE DID NOT TOLD HER ABOUT HIS LUV.
EVERYDAY HE WENT TO THE CD SHOP AND BOUGHT A CD ONLY TO TALK TO HER.
AFTER A MONTH HE DIED.

WHEN THE GIRL WENT HIS HOME AND ASKED ABOUT HIM, HIS MOM TOLD THAT HE DIED AND TOOK HER TO HIS ROOM.........
SHE SAW ALL THE CD'S UNOPENED THE GIRL CRIED N CRIED N FINALLY DIED.
 
YOU KNOW WHY SHE CRIED?
 
BECAUSE SHE HAD KEPT HER OWN LOVE LETTERS INSIDE THE CD PACKS.SHE ALSO LOVED HIM.............

How cute!!

A boy & a girl were playing hide-seek..

She sent a SMS:"

If you find me, you can marry me..

If you can't
I'm hidden in threshed"

A Sweet Conversation

A Sweet Conversation between Girl 'n Boy after Break-up...

Girl: Your New Girlfriend is Pretty

(Girl Thinks in Mind....Is she Really Pretty than me???)

Boy: Ya She is...!!

(Boy Thinks in mind....

But you are still the most Beautiful Girl I know)

Girl: I Heard that she is Funny 'n Amazing

(All the Stuff that i wasn't)

Boy: Sure She is...

(But she is nothing compared to you)

Girl: Well I Hope...You both last...

(We never did)

 Boy: I Hope you do too...(What Happened to You 'n Me...???)

Girl : Well...I gotta go....(Before i start Cry)

Boy : Ya me too...(I Hope you don't Cry)

Girl : Bye....(I Still Love you 'n Miss you)

Boy : See you Later..(I Will Never stop loving you....Never Ever)

There was a girl and a boy

There was a girl and a boy.
girl proposed the boy and boy agreed.....

girl always used to say that my heart is not mine its always with you & I am living without heart.....
 

After few month girl said that i cant marry you because my parents are not allow me but we'll be Friends forever.
 

After few months girl got married another boy..

After 2 days of her wedding, girl looking her wedding gifts.
She came across a gift & start crying

the gift was d heart packed in a glass jar with full of blood...
the lid of the jar was attached with the paper

written on it...

''hey stupid your heart is with me than what will u give to your husband?

TWO FRIEND'S

Girl: We Are Best Friends, Right?

Boy: Yes, Of Course.
Girl: So Be Honest With Me, Who Do You Like?
Boy: No One. I Love Someone.
Girl: Oh, She Must Be Very Lucky..
Boy: Definitely. I've loved Her,
Ever Since I Met Her.
Girl: Really? Well, since We're Best Friends,
I Wanna Meet Her. Go Call Her.
Boy: Oh Okay.
*Boy Takes Out His Phone, Dials Her Number And Phones Her..*
Girl: Wait, Hold On I Think I'm Getting  A Call.
*Answers the Phone*
Boy: I Love You....

A short love story

One day god sends a chair to Two Lovers...

The specialty of that chair was that the person sitting on

it if says TRUTH, Then the GREEN light would blink 'n if person sitting on it says LIE, Then RED light would blink....

Boy sat on the chair..

GIRL-Do you LOVE me?

BOY-Yes I love you... (RED light blinks..)

GIRL-Don't worry there will be mistake done by god..!!

I'll ask you again 'n then we’ll see what will happen...

GIRL-Do You LOVE me?

BOY-yes I love you... (GREEN light blinks)

Do you know what happened when First Time the Girl asked?

The boy actually was NOT Interested in Love with her... he LIED..

But when girl showed her trust on the boy...

That boy truly started LOVING the girl....

That's LOVE...!

Moral of the Story-

"One Sided Love Can Win Too... If You Show Your Trust.. ! :))