Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Three carts and Burning House

Once there was a wealthy man who had many children,they all lived together in a house.


One day, when the children were playing inside. a fire broke out in the house. the wealthy man called out to his children,"Fire!The house is on fire! Come out,all of you!Come out as quickly as you can."But they children were so busy with their games that they did not pay need to their father's warning.They continued to play inside the burning house.


The wealthy man thought of a practical wa to save his children.He called out to them."I have brought three carts for you.One is pulled by a goat,another by a deer and the third by an Ox.The first one to come out can ride the best cart. let's see who comes out frist!"Hearing this, the children were very excited and they run out of the house.Thus they were saved from the life.Once they were out of the house,they demanded,"Where are our carts?"


Instead of the three carts, the wealthy man gave his children a much finer and larger cart. This cart ran as swiftly as the wind.It was adorned with many jewels and was drawn by a great white ox.This cart was called the Great White Ox Cart.


In this story, The burning house represents this world which is filled with suffering.The children represent us ordinary people who are at the mercy of these sufferings.The wealthy man represents the Buddha, who wants to save us from suffering and to make us really happy.


Finally the Great White Ox Cart represents the Lotus Sutra that can save us from pain and suffering and enable us to become absolutely happy.


Source- V.C Nov07

True Friendship

True Friendship
Everyone need someone in the life for share happiness and grife.By friends we can fill space of Someone. Friendship is the most beautiful, most powerful and most valuable treasure in life. It is our true wealth. No matter how much status a person may gain how rich one may become, a life without friends is indeed sad and lonely; it also leads to an unbalanced, self- centred existence.
What is true friendship?
True friendship implies a relationship where we empathise with our friends when they’re suffering and encourage them not to lose heart, and where they, in turn, empathise with us when we are in the same boat and try to cheer us up. A friendship with those qualities flows as beautifully as a pure, fresh stream.
“The best friends are those with whom we can advance together towards a shared a goal. Nothing is more beautiful than friendship developed among challenging themselves and encouraging each other as they work towards the realisation of a common goal. Such relationships are even more beautiful than those between parent and child, husband and wife, and lovers. This kind of profound friendship is the highest mark, and the very flame, of humanity.”

True friendship is not a relationship of dependence, but of independence. It is the enduring bond that connects self- reliant individuals, comrades who share the same commitment, on a spiritual dimension.

I don’t have any friends. How can I make friends?

If we have no any close friends right now, we need not worry. We just need to tell ourselves that we make efforts now, we can have wonderful friends in the future. We must concentrate our energies now on becoming a fine person. In the future we are sure to have friends all over the world.

Friendship is determined by the way we live our life. If we always remain sincere in our interactions with others, we will one day naturally come to find ourselves surrounded by good friends. And from among those people, we will forge lifelong friendship that are as strong and unshakeable as a towering tree. There is no need to be impatient. We must work first on developing ourselves. An infinite number of wonderful encounters awaits us in the future.

Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is for us to become good friends ourselves. Good people gather around other good people.

My friendship do not last long. How can I make my friendship deep and enduring?

Friendship among people who cheerfully encourage each other while striving to realize their dreams are the kind that deepen and endure.
True Friendship
“Its important to understand that friendship depends on us, not on the other person. It all comes down ro our own attitude and contribution. We must not be fair- weather friends, only helping others when circumstances are good and leaving them high and dry when some problem occurs. Instead, let’s become the kind of person who sticks by their friends with unchanging loyalty through thick and thin.”

We many think that friendship just happen spontaneously and than develop by themselves. But actually we must always try to infuse our friendship with an eternally youthful spirit to grow and advance. We must have the commitment to always be there to encourage and help one another as we work towards our respective aims and goals in life.

“It’s also important to keep the promise made to friends. This is the true meaning of friendship. To become a person who can do so, however, we must learn to keep our resolutions- the promises we have made to ourselves.”

In any event, should a friendship end there’s no need to grow despondent. We don’t have to beat ourselves up, Thinking friendship should last forever. The important thing is that we never forget the true meaning of friendship and make it the basis for our interactions with others.

I have been ditched by my best friend. How can I trust anyone now?

The best way is if we hold fast to our own identity with the spirit- “Others may change, but I will stay who I am.” If we should be snubbed or let down by others, we should have the strength of character to vow that we will never do the same to anyone.

“ If we feel hurt or betrayed by someone , isn’t it better to make a new friend, rather than stop trusting people altogether? If we don’t trust anyone, yes, certainly, we might avoid being hurt or let down, but we will only end up leading a lonely, barren existence locked up in our own shell. The fact is, only someone who has experienced pain and hardships can empathise with others and treat them with kindness. It’s essential, therefore, that we become strong”

There are some people that I can’t get along with. How can I be friends with them?

Just as there are some foods that we find unpalatable, having people in our environment whom we dislike is an unavoidable part of life. While there’s nothing wrong with not particularity liking someone, it is wrong to put them down or behave meanly towards them. They have every right to exist just as we do and to have their own opinions and way of doing things. It’s important to cultivate a broad-minded outlook.

“The generosity of spirit to respect those whose character and personality are different from our own is the very foundation of friendship. If we have a big heart, we will be able to from many wonderful friendships. But a small, stingy heart cultivates nothing but a narrow, barren, lonely life bereft of genuine friendship”

People of conviction, people who stand alone, people who pursue their chosen path- not only are such people good and trustworthy friends themselves, but they can make genuine friends of other.

Treasuring friendship is deeply meaningful in that it embodies the spirit of humanism and peace. It is the first step towards realizing an ideal society where people can live together in harmony.
True Friendship
Source- V.C Aug07 Discussions on Youth

Friday, November 23, 2007

Sorry..!!!

I never meant to hurt you
the way I know I have.
Your love means more to me
than anything and I'll do whatever it takes
to prove that to you.

Since the day I met you and
your love touched my heart
I knew that my life would never be the same.

Please forgive me for the pain I've caused.
I'll make it up to you every chance I get.
You have my heart and my love forever.

Source- love poems


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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Forgive me S

I`m hoping that, with this letter you will accept my most sincere apologies.I made a mista, and was unfortunate in what I said, but I didn`t mean to offend you. More importantly, deep down, I never believed you would go ahead and do something I`d suggested in such a foolish and irresponsible joke.

I was unusually inappropriate, and my biggest mistake is that I acted like towards the person that least deserved it, because you are the one that brought me back the joy of life. So, I beg for you forgiveness and I hope you`ll find in your heart the ability to grant me that request.

You have a noble soul, with no place for anger, despite all the sorrow and pain I`ve inflicted upon you, for which I remorse and punish myself.

A few hours have since gone by (sad ones, to tell you the truth), and I realize how stupid I was. I know you well enough to have guessed the things I said would offend you. I`m not about to sing you a ballad or talk about love in bunches; you know how much I love you, and I know and believe that you love me, even though you`re feeling hurt at the moment, and rightly so.

I`m sad and, at the same time, mad at myself for having been so stupid. Please forgive me.

Munni, I am so sorry if I hurt your feelings that Day(Sunday18/11/07[L.P.N Market Delhi]) and if
you feel that I don't have any respect towards you, but perhaps there was a
misconception. I won't try to win back your affection. This is not giving up but
I am giving you a free thought of what happened.

Thanks for the happy memories, I will cherish them, I won't forget you!

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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Happy Birthday S

THappy Birthday S*
God gave a gift to the world when you were born—
a person who loves, who cares,
who sees a person’s need and fills it,
who encourages and lifts people up,
who spends energy on others
rather than herself,
someone who touches each life she enters,
and makes a difference in the world,
because ripples of kindness flow outward
as each person you have touched, touches others.
Your birthday deserves to be a national holiday,
because you are a special treasure
for all that you’ve done.
May the love you have shown to others
return to you, multiplied.
I wish you the happiest of birthdays,
and many, many more,
so that others have time to appreciate you
as much as I do.
Happy Birthday S
Source-Greeting Card Poems

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Saturday, November 17, 2007

I have ever Had!

I have ever Had!
When I cry, you are there to help me out
When I am happy, you are there to hear me shout
When I grin you know that I am really mad
You can always tell when I am sad
You are the best friend I have ever had!

You are there with me through thick and thin
You offer a helping hand when I am dim
You patiently listen when I want to talk
You tell me I am good even when I have been bad
You are the best friend I have ever had!

So hear me out when I say
You are the light in my day
You are the moon in my night
That made my life so bright
With you I am always glad
You are the best friend I have ever had!
I have ever Had!
Source- Festivals Of India

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Run Melos..!!

In ancient Greece, there was a young man named Melos. He lived in the city of Messina in SiRun Meloscily. His sister was about to be married and Melos wanted ti gift her a ceremonial sword. So he traveled all the way to Syracuse - the mangnificent city of the temples. In Syracuse, Melos met a talented young sculptor named Selinentius. The two young men become close friends. Melos bought the ritual sword and was about to go back to Messina. At that time Syracuse was ruled by the cruel king Dionysius. Someone wrongly accused Melos of conspiring to kill the king. Melos was arrested and brought before Dionysius.He was sentenced to death.



Melos tried explaining that he was innocent, but the king did not believe him. At last he pleaded, "I am ready to die.But please allow me to go back to Messina to attend my sister's wedding. I will be back in three days and then you can execute me." "Do you thing I am fool?" shouted the cruel king. "If I let you go, you will never come back. Who would come back to get killed?.' Though Melos repeatedly assured the king that he would come back. Dionysis would not trust him. He said,"I can let you go only if someone else is willing to stay here as a hostage till you come back.If you don't come back within three days, I will kill the hostage in your place.


When he heard this, Selinetius volunteered to be a hostage till Melos returned. Dionysius couldn't belive that he would be willing to risk his own life.He had no choice but to let Melos go. Melos was deeply grateful to his friend .He hurried to Messina. He attend his sister's wedding and presented the ceremonial sword to the newly married couple. After that he bade a tearful farewell to everyone and started for Syracuse immediately. The way back was full of obstacles. His ship was attacked by pirates and he was forced to jump into the water. But Melos couldn't think of giving up He couldn't afford to be late.The life of his dear friend was in danger, Thinking of Selinentius, Melos swan Towards the shore with all his might.


Eventually, he reached the shore.Melos feared he might be too late. he had no choice but to run. He run as fast as he could towards Syracuse.But his troubles were not over yet. Suddenly a group of armed mountain robbers surrounded him. Melos pleaded that he needed to reach Syracuse at the earliest to save his friend's life.B ut the robbers would not let him go. Melos couldn't waste time. he had to fight the robbers. A fierce fight followed. Thought Melos was very exhausted, he fought valiantly. He was determined to overcome this obstacle. One by one he struck down all the bandits. With all this effort, Melos was dead tried Yet he couldn't think of resting. gathering all his streanght, he again started running. His feet bled and he was drenched with sweat. His thorat was dry. Yet he continued running as fast as his tired legs could carry him. But Melos was nearing the end of his strength. Overcome with fatigue he collapsed on the ground. He had no strength to get up.


As he lay helplessly,his mind raced. For a moment,a terrible thought crossed his mind. "Why am iI running so hard? "he thought. "To die? Of what use is all this? "Why can't I just go back and alive a life of ease? "Just then he remembered his friend's face. He could not let Selinentius down How could he betray his friend's trust? "No" he determined. It is useless to live a life of disgrace and regret. I would rather die in honour! "A fierce determination welled up in his heart. He had to reach Syracuse in time. with a sudden burst of energy. Melos got back on his feet. He took a deep breath and started running again. He had no sense of time. No sense of pain. He just knew he had to reach his destination. "Run Melos run!" he shouted to himself. Afte a seemingly endless run, Melos finally reached Syracuse. His heart pounded with fear. Was he too late?.


As he reached the palace, he saw Selinentius being led to the execution ground. Melos was overcome with relief and a profound satifaction at having kept his word." I am here!" he shouted. "I have kept my word. Kill me !But let my friend go!" Then he fell unconscious on the ground. The tyrant Dionysius was so impressed with the profound trust and friendship between Melos and Selinentius that he pardoned them both. He was so moved with their loyalty and courage that he made them both advisors in his court.


How wonderful are the bonds of friendship! Let's become people of honour. Let's transcend our selfish concerns and do our best to help and support our friends.


Source- V.C Aug.07

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The size of S* Heart

size of your Heart
It isn't the size of your house as such
That matters so much at all.
It's the gentle hand and its loving touch,
That make it great or small.

The friends who come and the hour they
Who out of your house depart,
Will judge it not by the style you show,
But rather by the size of your heart.

It isn't the size of your head so much,
It isn't the wealth you found.
That will make you happy -- it's how you touch
The lives that are all around.

For making money is not hard --
To live life well is an art:
How people love you, how they regard,
Is all in the size of your heart.

Source-Friendship Stories

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