Pam
08-03-2001, 10:01 AM
(Originally posted by Kate1720 (http://www.delphi.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=jedward&msg=398.1#) )
I went to a Thai temple yesterday on behalf of my patient (see post Re: Need Prayers and Support for a Miracle).
The head monk gave me a gift as I was leaving, a chanting book with English/Thai Translation. He told me to memorize it before I came back (I hope he was kidding).
Anyway, I was struck by the prayer on the inside cover. Thought I'd share it with you.
"There is no fire like greed,
No crime like hatred,
No sorrow like separation,
No sickness like hunger of heart,
And no joy like the joy of freedom.
Health, contentment and trust
Are your greatest possessions,
And freedom your greatest joy.
Look within.
Be still.
Free from fear and attachment,
Know the sweet joy of living in the way."
I went to a Thai temple yesterday on behalf of my patient (see post Re: Need Prayers and Support for a Miracle).
The head monk gave me a gift as I was leaving, a chanting book with English/Thai Translation. He told me to memorize it before I came back (I hope he was kidding).
Anyway, I was struck by the prayer on the inside cover. Thought I'd share it with you.
"There is no fire like greed,
No crime like hatred,
No sorrow like separation,
No sickness like hunger of heart,
And no joy like the joy of freedom.
Health, contentment and trust
Are your greatest possessions,
And freedom your greatest joy.
Look within.
Be still.
Free from fear and attachment,
Know the sweet joy of living in the way."