Cats who teach me to fly…

I am at Jingsi, Yishun. Taking a seat with a perfect view.

Why am I here today? I like the ambience, tea, the staff and all the wonderful books.

The main reason that I am here is to think about the spiritual cultivation I had been going through lately… They are all good. Meditation is good. Chanting is good. The initial intention of helping the animals and humans stay firm. Be it be in action, chanting or meditation, they work pretty well for me.

Experiencing nimitta is good. I am able to recognise a bright mind, a delusive mind and a sleeping mind. I am able to experience heaven, tranquility and finally equanimity. I am able to better accept the nature of animals, the nature of individual. To better accept sufferings and impermanence. To be able to understand the Buddha’s teachings directly is so precious to me. Because…all these do not happen overnight. These are many lifetimes of cultivation. Would anyone be willing to give up?

Chanting is good because I am able to rely on the chanting of the Buddha’s name to calm my mind anytime and anywhere.

I have always love helping the weak, frail and the voiceless. It becomes natural, part of me. It is the best thing to do in life. An action that I have no fear when facing judgment. That’s what keeping me tall.

Feeling hungry suddenly!

Wonder if this biscuit contains milk or egg. It is safer not to eat!:) Vegan for life!

Arahat and Bodhisattva path are both different path. Can anyone walk both path at the same time? Probably not! The bodhisattva path would be easier if I didn’t experience the awakened mind.

There is an ant crawling around. On my mobile, paper and table. Maybe it is saying “take the bodhisattva path, the animals need help..”!

The monastic seems disagreeable with helping animals but I have big dreams for them. Really big dreams!

A sudden burst of happiness arise. Guess this is how having big dreams feels like!:)