Dear Diary...: Lunch Dana @ Planet

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Posted by I-Ching at 8:04 AM

If I were to write only one thing to be grateful for today, it would be enough.Today's dana was such a good 'refresher course'/booster...Bhante Cattamalo really made me think! A lot of things that he said resonated with me.

Don't always 'react' to Perceptions, if you do, you'll always lose your temper, lose patience, hate.... instead see things as they are
Always bear in mind the 3 roots: Greed Hatred Delusion
Even if you "need" to follow rites and rituals, give some "meaning" to it.... eg when blessing with water,... think of the coolness and let it keep you cool and mindful, not losing your patience even after you step out of the door, let the coolness always remind you...

Was a succesful dana, Mom attended and it was "uneventful"
Got an opportunity to send Mrs Fong's brother home
Watched Valentine's Day
Though I was running late, still kept cool and didn't let it bother me. Wow! The dhamma talk was indeed good!
Bought stuff at Popular and Cold Storage
Visited Ama at hospital
Had delicious CharKoayTeow and BakSteak cooked by EngHoe's parents
Watched nice movie, Wild Child