Enlightenment

So great His name is,
So great His teachings are,
So great His followers are.

Having stared at Buddha's eyes put me to shame over what I've desired, wished and accomplished so far. He who had Everything had left everything behind in the pursuit of Enlightenment. Can life be as simple as it's supposed to be? Yes.

I visited a Buddhist temple in Brickfields over the weekend for Wesak Day. The place was full of people, Chinese and Indians. And it was crowded everywhere. It was a let down for me as I couldn't offer anything to Buddha; so I knelt down in front of Him and prayed instead. As I was leaving the place, I came across a booth selling books. A small maroon book caught my attention. I picked it up and started flipping through it. It was the Buddha Daily Devotions book. More of a holy book with chantings in Pali for various events. I was overjoyed! Without hesitations, I paid for it and started reading it. It has powerful chantings that Thai monks chant too.

Without delay, I started reading and chanting certain verses and I must admit, as usual, I felt calm and peaceful. His birth, His enlightenment and His passign is truly an occasion to be celebrated with a truthful heart, body and soul.

Amitofo.