Death tolls now over 115,000 already. It is a very sad
incidence. I think it all happen within minutes, in minutes, tens
of thousands are gone. Hundreds of thousands. It is unexpected,
uncertain, and impermanent. Time, was something they did not have.
No chance to save themselves. We should all realize this
impermanence and practice the dharma with... extra
mindfulness.
And I sincerely hope that everyone of you can contribute what you
can to those victims of the deadly Tsunami. The world needs our
help now. It is a catastrophe that needs the most aid in
history.
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Life Is Uncertain
One day, Buddha questioned a number of his students,
"How long can a human life be certain?"
One of the students answered, "For a few days."
Buddha replied, "No, you have not yet understood life."
Buddha then repeated,
"How long can a human life be certain?"
Another student answered, "For a meal."
Again, Buddha replied, "No, you have not understood life
either."
Buddha repeated one third time,
"How long can a human life be certain?"
A third student answered, "Only for a breath."
Buddha praised, "Great! You've started to understand life."