Some time ago I became friends with a man who was part of my early introduction to Buddhism and was one of the major influences that lead me to undertake my retreat in Tibet in 2007. Recently, after the Kyegu earthquake, he accompanied our Rinpoche, the spiritual director of the Kyegu monastery, on a 4 day trip, of which just one day was spent in the ruins of the town and monastery providing some solace to the shattered inhabitants. The emotional impact on my friend was enormous.
During this time, his mother had a massive stroke, leaving her incapable of moving, feeding herself or talking. I will pass you across to him----
"Totally dependent and in high care in hospital. I said to Tony last Friday that i was going to call on many pushy Wisdom Beings to give her body a reminder of what she used to know. These Wisdom Beings showed up later that day as poor Mum had an epileptic seizure while a doctor was visiting her. A few days later she is walking and talking. Apparently it rewired many lost functions. So thank you all for helping her along."
So how to explain this? Why even bother to try? It is surely enough to know that there are mysteries beyond our ken, and beyond that of so many more learned people. Just the possibility of Wisdom Beings, who care about all sentient beings, can serve as an inspiration to us to also care about all others and find the happiness that comes with loving kindness and compassion.
Yours in Dharma and wonder,
Vajramate
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