DalaiLama's Statement

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DalaiLama's Statement

The image is of Ananda, the cousin and disciple of Gautam Buddha. He was at

Buddha's side constantly, attending to his every need for forty-two years. When

Buddha died, the story is told that Ananda was still at his side, weeping. The

other disciples chastised him for his misunderstanding: Buddha had died

absolutely fulfilled; he should be rejoicing. But Ananda said, "You

misunderstand. I'm weeping not for him but for myself, because for all these

years I have been constantly at his side but I have still not attained." Ananda

stayed awake for the whole night, meditating deeply and feeling his pain and

sorrow. By the morning, it is said, he was enlightened. Times of great sorrow

have the potential to be times of great transformation. But in order for

transformation to happen we must go deep, to the very roots of our pain, and

experience it as it is, without blame or self-pity.To accept the challenge of

the unknown is the only way to grow.

-13,May-HAPPY BUDDHA POORNIMA!

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