What Happened

Once upon a beginningless time

Beneath a starlit sky

Two pure faerylights

Hover over the lily pond

Knowing nothing else except the presence of the other

And of course the beauty of the world around them

In another age

Within a crystal pyramid of light

A couple hold hands

Each aware only of the presence of the other

And the bliss resulting from this

Promising never to be apart

Beneath the feet of the lotus master

All sat in reverence and adoration

Amongst them sat too

Two beings in devotion

Two truth seekers they were

Each aware and thankful for the presence of the other

Those were pure times

But in between flow the rivers of life

Some waters are cleansing

While others pollute

Yet others corrode

Until all memories are forgotten

Each unknowingly soaks the colors and flavors

This everflowing waters

Becoming a being each to one’s own

Not knowing the dangers that comes

With self with pride with arrogance

With Ego

Once there were two pure lights

Now there are two individuals

One knows the other

As a name a face another

Inviting when pleasing

Distant when displeasure arises

The beauty of the starlit sky

And the fragrance of the lilies

The innocence of their dance

The warmth of their devotion

Seems lost submerged

Alas!

Dedication to Koppee

This noon you passed on
I am responsible, I killed you
A little before your time but
Was it the better part of kindness?

Who has the right to take a life?
Each suffers as heir of our acts
In cutting short your time on earth
Would this justify what I did?

The ultimate truth is ever sublime
Each event carries from somewhere
Yours and mine are intertwined now
May you reborn now to a pure abode!

First you lost your sight
Then your hearing too
The maggots made your ears their home
Your suffering, oh! how you endured...

The lice and ticks
The maggots and bugs
They bother you no more
You have paid them your debts

Now you rest
Keep in mind the Lord of Compassion
Do you hear his mantra?
Go to Him without fear! Now!

I honour this Gutsy Lady

I honour you
For today you have made one big leap
You have gone where few can do
You have walked
And what a walk this is!
The mark of courage
Is the fear that stalks the heart.

The earth rumbled
Without warning
Thousands perished, lives snatched away
Thousands more left behind, lives crushed
In swift response, you told the world
Asked their help
And the world responded!

As this is penned,
You are over Chengdu
And then on to Yushu
Your bag carries more than clothes and goodies
May protectors guard over you!
And bless the work you are doing
And all that you are about to do!

Right now I am rich. I have everything. If I die now, I lose everything. But I can start all over again. But what is that I am supposed to start?

Giant among Equals

It is an honour to know you, friends who have responded so swiftly and with such generosity and compassion to those in need in the aftermath of the Yushu Earthquake.

The earth of Yushu quaked on 14/4/10 and left thousands dead and many more homeless and traumatised. The relief you provided through the funds you compiled have saved lifes and help many more through the freezing cold as they pick up the pieces.

Why donate? You could very easily have excused yourself by saying that there are many more in your backyard whom your $10 could benefit. But you see that it is in times of need that the small become giants. Granted, kindness knows no definition but at this hour you see that like those swept away in a storm, those nearest the precipice are in the direst need of help.

It is indeed my honor to know you! Thousands may not know your face but if they do, they would have felt honored too. Not that you care.

Yushu Qinghai Earthquake

Today, a 7.1 earthquake has struck YuShu, QingHai,China (Tibet). Known casualties are sister and sister in law of Minam Rinpoche. Also, Lama Lodro said 10 were killed in Thrangu Monastery which is a short distance off Yushu town.

News received said more than 300 killed and 8000 injured

Friends are helping to collect funds to see how they can help. Any kind-hearted souls who would like to contribute cash can call me on 012-9797295. We try to see how we can help.

The pics shows Thrangu Monastery main hall, the view from the grounds as well as the road that leads up to the monastery.

Lesson from the Birds

Can we live like the birds?

Can we fly away from the nest once we are able to do so without turning back for support?

I wonder! Humans are different from birds. Our homing instincts are stronger to say the least. Without the family unit, what are we?

But great men and women of the past became great teachers because they dared go where others feared.

Tibetan Culture and Arts Tour in Kuala Lumpur

There will be a Tibetan Cultural and Arts Tour led by Minam Rinpoche at Chempaka Lodge, Petaling Jaya. There will also be talks by a Tibetologist cum doctor cum professor from Beijing University.

Visit http://norling-library.blogspot.com for more information.

Just in case you are lazy, here's the location map. You will need to enlarge your screen to view though :)