Sunday, November 9, 2008

Prepare for death


I have a Buddhist elder who is recently confirmed that he has liver cancer.
He looks thinner and weaker. He has undergone a few operations in the last few months in Selayang Hosptal.

A private doctor has told his family that his organs in his stomach is deteriorating and can't function normally. His days is numbered.

I felt so sad for him.

He was our elder in Buddhist circle. He used to work and service our Buddhist activities tirelessly for the past 24 years. He practises chanting and meditation.

On my first visit, we had a good exchange of view about preparation for death.

In Buddhism body and mind are ONE.

The bodily sickness can be diagnosed or cured or reduced by using medication prescribed by doctors but not the mind. Our mind can be inspected internally only by ourselves. We know our mind. We know our doings and deeds. Good or bad.

Our mind determines our bodily sickness.

A wholesome mind will have a better health and happiness.
An unwholesome mind will bring more pains and sufferings.

My Buddhist elder says he has prepeared to let go and change for a new body in the next life. I am happy to hear that. I adviced him to stick to it and never forget the help from Boddisatwas.
Boddisatwas have vows to help us out of any sufferings and pains.

Have faith in Boddisatwas. They sure will help us.

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