Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gratitude
Christian has the Beatitude, Buddhist has the Gratitude.
At a vegetarian eatery run by Buddhists, I saw a poster that reads:
Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you,
for they have reinforced your determination.
Be grateful to those who have deceived you,
for they have deepened your insight.
Be grateful to those who have hit you,
for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.
Be grateful to those who have abandoned you,
for they have taught you to be independent.
Be grateful to those who made you stumble,
for they have strengthened your ability.
Be grateful to those who have denounced you,
for they have increased your wisdom & concentration.
Be grateful to those who have made you firm & resolute,
and helped in your achievement.
At a vegetarian eatery run by Buddhists, I saw a poster that reads:
Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you,
for they have reinforced your determination.
Be grateful to those who have deceived you,
for they have deepened your insight.
Be grateful to those who have hit you,
for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.
Be grateful to those who have abandoned you,
for they have taught you to be independent.
Be grateful to those who made you stumble,
for they have strengthened your ability.
Be grateful to those who have denounced you,
for they have increased your wisdom & concentration.
Be grateful to those who have made you firm & resolute,
and helped in your achievement.