In 3 days time, it's the lunar new year I came back a year ago where it started, it shall end... I was born a Chinese Buddhist, or what some may call a mahayana Buddhist. As i turned into an adult, i started exploring into earlier versions when it was still in India and Sri Lanka; or what some may call theravada Buddhism. And I've found solace in it as it kind of suits my fiery, impatient and egoistic character. Lately, i chance upon words of wisdom while watching; of all things, the latest rendition of a famous martial arts soap opera by Jin Yong, "Demi-Gods_and_Semi-Devils". I am going back to Crystal Jade Restaurants this evening to serve food; that's where i started off when i came back from india a year ago; the impending CNY double pay of course was a motivating factor, but i have other reasons for doing this... I also met a very promising young dude whilst serving behind the counter at Buddhist Library; i was over-zealous to say the least in tr
The year end north-easterly winds truely is infamous...bringing down the temperature to 15C; before taking considerations for the wind-chill factor; i was mostly in my windbreaker as i didnt do much manual work this time round; instead running up to the 2nd story study or the hill beside the monastry to do meditation and catch up on reading...one of the more insightful book i read while there is this book of a monk who studied under Ajahn chah for 5 years in the late 70s; he disrobed after the 5 years but continued to live a "monk w/o the robes" life.
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