Finished Exam :)

(Souvenir from India from colleague)

Earlier this morning, I saw an old lady (probably in her late 70's fell down and knocked her head on the ground, as I was walking alongside the pavement towards KLCC. I immediately went over to help her up. She was timid (probably less than 4 feet tall) and was holding a biscuit, and a pretty much worn out plastic bag in her hand. So I thought to myself, "Could she be a beggar? Perhaps she fell down due to lack of food?" So I walked her over to Pelita (a mamak nearby) as I wanted to get her something to drink and eat that's the least I could have done right?). She requested to sit and rest for a while. As we sat down I asked if she's had her breakfast, and she said yes. So I ordered a cup of hot Milo for her. I asked her where was she going. She was speaking Cantonese in a way that it was difficult for me to interpret what she was trying to say. The Milo came but she didn't drink it though. She later on stood up, thanked me and bid farewell. Weird~

Anyway, exam is finally over! After 9 years (I never really did math back in high school) I actually sat down cracking my brain and using a scientific calculator (which I never knew how to use my whole life) to work out answers to the exam questions. Ha ha ha... I guess I did fine, but applying the right formula to the question is another story ;p. I remembered back in form 5 during the mock exam for SPM I asked for a friend's help in for add maths. He gave me the answers (secret meeting in the toilet...), but when I went back to class, I applied the answers to the wrong questions! What a fool I was.

I met up with a colleague from India as well. He was here with his wife to celebrate their first anniversary. How nice~.

Oh yeah one more thing... BURUNG!!! May you be blessed with an abundance of happiness and free from suffering ~~~

We now have this rarest of opportunities to learn Buddhism. The question is whether we truly understand. If we do not firmly grasp on to it then misery and suffering lie ahead of us ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

My New Phone...

Unfortunately, my Sony K800i which was given to my by my dear friend Kelvin, is now resting in peace. I was in the market thinking of what to buy... iPhone or Blackberry? After much thinking (like 5 minutes) I made up my mind that the iPhone would the sole successor to my previous phone. So I walked into Maxis last week, all geared up to purchase the iPhone 3Gs (32GB). As I drew neared to the sales counter, this voice within my head started asking me questions. "Do you really need this or do you just want it?... There are a lot of people who need the $ more than you..." I ended up turning around and walking out of the Maxis center. I needed a phone badly but my conscience said otherwise. In the end... I bought this...

Nokia 1208. RM120 =). I'm actually happy I bought it instead of an iPhone.

Awakened beings see with wisdom eyes, the eyes of purity, equality and awakening. Ordinary people like us see with human eyes, the eyes of emotion that give rise to love and hatred ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

I Like Law But...

Just got back from college. Law is fun but I just can't get those cases into my head!... Had a conversation with an old friend earlier today. She's running her own part time business now, and I was provided with an opportunity to help others. So good for both her and me ^_^... I've got a damn bad concussion now and there's Company event at 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM so I'll probably got at 9:00 PM. Come back and sleep later then Monday study appointment with Farida for statistics on Tuesday...

The foundation of our practice is based on the great compassionate mind, the sincere and true mind, the Bodhi Mind. It is the mind of benefiting all sentient beings ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

Hong Leong Bank

Today I got a letter from Hong Leong regarding my credit card transactions which were fraudulent. According to the Bank, I am liable for the charge... I'm now RM1800.00 poorer because of this :(

Oh well, I probably did something in the past and now it's time for me to repay it. Kamma... I accept it with an open heart. I just hope the fraudster puts the merchandise into good use... ^_^

Buddha name chanting and sutra recitation are ways to obtain a response from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

Back in Labuan

I came back for a few days, to clear my long outstanding annual leaves. Exam (Law) is this Saturday. Next Tuesday Statistics. After that I have a crash course on Accounting Principles and Management Accounting before I obtain my Diploma. What's next? Masters...

I feel like quitting sometimes, but I have to continue... I must continue...

Anyway, being home, I've decided to embark on a new chapter in my life... One which reads "Amitabha" everyday...

Q: Do you believe a man can change his destiny?

A: I believe a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed to him...

Buddha name chanting and sutra recitation are ways to obtain a response from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

One More to Go...

Yes! Finally I finished both my individual and group assignment for statistics. One more to go... Law... then exam...

Oh yeah, my dear friend 'burung' will be starting the new job tomorrow. Trust that you will do well and get along. If things don't go as plan... well... we'll see how it goes ;)

The ancient sages told us to practice humility to reduce the arrogance that we have accumulated over uncountable lifetimes ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

Dreams...

I had a very weird dream last night. I wouldn't have thought that I would meet him in my dreams, but I did. In reality, I was told that he was a compassionate being who cared for all the living beings around him. I am who I am today, partly because of his teachings (indirectly).

So back to the dream...

This time, he was at an aquarium buying fishes. I approached him and bowed down with respect. He gave me a sincere smile in return. I asked, "Uncle, why are you buying these fishes?" "Look at them", he said. "What do you see?" I was puzzled.

I was awaken by my computer alarm at 5:45 AM.

According to Yahoo Answers:-

Dreams aren't visions of the future. They are simply the result of what you see in your head when you sleep. Dreams tell you what you want, either literally or figuratively. If you dream of winning the lottery, it's because that's something you want to do. Dreams can affect our lives because they can inspire us because everyone wants to make their dreams come true, but just because you dream something, it doesn't mean it will actually happen.

Do I really want to meet him? Do I want to learn his ways? Perhaps I will... one day... when it is time...

It is our responsibility to care for all beings because we are all one entity. There is no why to it. Only confused and deluded beings ask why ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

You (Dedicated to Burung)

As I lie down on my bed, all I can think of is you...

That moment in time...

The way you look me in the eye and say, "I Love You"...

No words can describe, the misery I am in...

The day you went away, leaving me behind...

To pursue your future.

I understand yet emptiness is all I feel

I cried that night... Hoping that I could've gone with you..

To a place where we both belong.. Our 'Sanctuary'...

I promise to be strong,

I will wait for your return

Because you are a part of me,

And I am a part of you.

I Love You...

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A Gift & A Remedy (Hopefully...)

I got this from my 'new' barber downstairs. He said that it'll make the zits on my forehead go away. I wanted to pay him for it but he refused to accept. What a kind person=). I hope it works...

We need to not simply treat all others as parents and future Buddhas, but rather to make them our parents. As filial piety and respect are fundamental to our self-nature practicing in this manner will help us to uncover this self-nature ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

Saturday...

I went to the association to hand in my assignment (inputting data for college students) and did my normal routine - downloading and recording audio books. Later on, I joined a DeepaRaya open house event organized by the association, and after that, I accompanied my friend back to his place before heading over to the gym.

Before hitting the treadmill, I felt a sudden urge to 'unload'... Probably due to food which I took earlier, so I did. I placed my locker key together with my towel on the compartment behind me. After concluding my 'business deal' I flushed the toilet, and as I was doing that I pulled my towel (without thinking that the key was in it)... "Plop"... I suddenly heard something fell into the toilet bowl. OMG... MY KEY!!! I was stunned for a moment there as I thought to myself "I have to go down with my boxers to the receptionist and tell them what happened??? NO WAY!!!" As the toilet finished flushing, I decided to become "Indah Water" with hopes that my key was probably down there (the toilet bowl was clean okay...). LUCKILY, the keys wasn't flushed down. What a relief :)

I headed on to KLCC after that where I did a little grocery shopping before going home. It was pouring heavily outside.

Well, I reached home about 5 PM +, took my shower, and went straight to bed. The feeling of lying down on my beloved mattress after being awake for more than 24 hours... euphoric! He he he...

We need to care for all beings as we care for our family. When they suffer, we suffer. When they are happy, we are happy ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

Graduation Day

To all my friends who graduated today, congratulations to you! I wonder when will it be my turn~~~

Buddhism is an education, not a religion. When this is understood, then this education will be accepted by religions ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

A Love Letter

(excerpt from "The Notebook")

My dearest Ally,

Couldn't sleep last night because I know that it is over between us. I'm not bitter anymore because I know that what we had was real. And if in some distant place in the future we see each other in our new lives, I'll smile at you with joy and remember how we spent our summer beneath the trees, learning from each other and growing in love. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our heart and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me, and that's what I hope to give to you forever. I love you, I'll be seeing you ~ Noah

When we are mindful of the Buddha, with every thought to benefit others, we are Buddhas for that moment. When we are mindful of Mara, with every thought to benefit ourselves, we are Maras for that moment ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung

You Naughty You!

That's what I used to call her. Her given name was "Mei Mei". She was a female rabbit who was fluffy and playful. She would hop around playfully when taken out of her cage. When the floor was being swept she would play with the broom. When she sees someone going into the toilet and coming out with a pail of water to wash the floor, she would so call escort the person by leading the way. If you ask me, I would think she resembles a dog. I still remembered one day when her cage was left opened, she came into the house at night when everyone was asleep.

Unfortunately, due to my carelessness and her curiosity to explore what's beyond, she leaped off the balcony of the 6th floor. The house door was shut and she had no where to go but within the area of the balcony. So she decided to hop on her cage and then to the handrail of the balcony. The next thing I knew when I went out to look for her, she was gone. That was indeed one of the saddest day of my life!

But I know that she is in a place far better than I am right now. I trust that she will live better and no longer be brought back to this cycle of suffering.

Both the seeking of good karma and the creating of bad karma keep us in the six realms. Good karma will result in our going to the three good realms and bad karma will result in our going to the three bad realms. Instead, we can accumulate pure karma from diligently doing kind deeds while not asking for any rewards. We can then dedicate the merits from these kind deeds to being born into the Pure Land ~ Venerable Master Chin Kung