Tasren: Mara

To our friend... "NAZIR"

“Mara” means the Destroyer who destroys a person’s involvement in doing good.

There are three ways of doing good. These are by giving, by observing the precepts of ethical behavior, and by mental development, Of the three, the third is the best.

Whenever we do good, we always face Maras, or destroyers, of which there are five. They are...the Mara of the defilements the aggregates, the Mara of the of karmic formations , the Mara as a deity, and the Mara of death. Of the five, the Mara of death is the worst, because once you are death you have no chance to practice walking or sitting meditation.Therefore, your duty is to be aware of these Maras, and to prevent them from influencing you. Remember that ‘without conquering the Maras, the perfections can’t be cultivated’, so you must conquer them.

We are the owners of our own deeds, and will receive the consequences!

Nazir is the fickle person he always weak ..more than I can imagine and he was remiss ..he think he can conquer the Mara (evil).. I really feel sympathy on him..and have hope that one day he can pass...

Ref: Onkom S. ,Fruit of Karma, vol.1

Tasren: Stay away from the wicked

 

Wat Chalong Phuket (2 Aug 55)

Life is a vehicle. It moves when there is a destination to reach. Regarding the Thirty-Eight Blessing (มงคล 38), the 1st one is not to associate with the fools/ the wicked.

 

 

The wicked is immoral persons. If you associate with this kind of friends who have the wrong view, they will bring you to think, say and do the wrong things and will cause problems & suffering later. Therefore, please try to stay away from them and associate with the wise one (the good company/ the virtuous). Your life will be no problem, will be prosperous and peaceful.

Each person has his/her own life and has to manage life by himself/ herself. A knower knows that he/she has no rights to interfere in others’ lives, only can be an advice-giver. So long as the evil results of past behaviour still persist, the person who receives the fruit of unwholesome action cannot cultivate meritorious action that can eliminate grief and mistery from the mind.

For the love of Chabu

Unconditional love and acceptance

My best friend "Chabu"

My dogs are my family. They love me unconditionally ..no matter what...if I am having a bad day or good day. They are always there.…their love and actions are pure.

“Chabu" my beloved dog  was with me throughout his life. We had everyday together and he would come in the car with me whenever I left the house. I treated him like my own child. He and I were inseparable; we had an unspoken strong bond of love and understanding.

The warm feeling when I arrived home to find him waiting at the door and wagged his tail to welcome me. I could feel his love for me through his eyes. We did everything together, when I went to kitchen, garden, rest room etc. he would walk follow me.

So the degree of daily interaction I had with Chabu will influence the number of losses, and therefore the degree of grief.

On 28/Aug/2012  I woke up and found my beloved chabu died. He looked so peaceful. He died of a tumor in lung or cancer (vet guessed), aged 5. It was sudden... very unexpected. As I write this, I still feel sad and miss him so much. my heart aches for the loss of my very best friend.

I write this and post his photo in remembrance of him

Chabu…you will live inside ma-me forever. I never will forget you. I miss you so much and love you with all my heart. I will think about you and the good times we shared. Those memories will stay with me for the rest of my life.

 

chabu with his favorite doll

 

 

 my beloved chabu

 

The last night

  Chabu's grave with his doll

 

 

I'll hold you in my heart. I promise...”CHABU”

Love always, sleep and have a peaceful rest.