Again a busy month I am sorry that I cant write more this month also. But some of my readers really like the Buddha song/chat collection.

To be honest I am not believe in chants. I have read something like “Buddha told that ‘there is no power in my words or in my sutras unless they are bring practical in once life.” Its so true that the Buddhism is so practical teaching. Soon planning to write about Vipassana. Check it out

The N?laka??ha Dh?ran?also known as Mah? Karu?? Dh?ran? , popularly known as the Great Compassion Mantra in English, and known as the Dàb?i Zhòu (???) in Mandarin Chinese, is a dharani of Mahayana Buddhist origin. It was spoken by the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara before an assembly of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, devas and kings, according to the Mahakarunikacitta Sutra. Like the now popular six-syllable mantra, it is a popular mantra synonymous with Avalokitesvara in East Asia. It is often used for protection or purification. – Wikipedia.

Nilakantha Dharani (Great compassionate mantra) by Imee Ooi

Namo Ratna Trayaya
Namah Arya Avalokitesvaraya
Bodhisattvaya
Mahasattvaya
Mahakarunikaya
Sarva Bandhana
Chedana Karaya
Sarva Bhava Samudram
Sosana Karana
Sarva Vyadhi
Prasamana Karaya
Sarva Mrtyu Upa-Drava
Viansana Karana
Sarva Bhaye
Su Trana Karaya
Tasmat Namas Krtva Idam
Arya Avalokitesvara
Bhastinam Nilakantha
Pi Nama Hrdayam
Avarta Isyami
Sarvartha-sadhanam
Subham Ajeyam
Sarva Bhutanam
Bhava Marga
Visuddhakam
Tadyatha Om
Aloke Aloka-mati
Lokati Krante He
Hare Arya Avalokitesvara
Maha bodhisattva
He Boddhisattva
He Maha bodhisattva
He Virya Bodhisattva
He Mahakarunika
Smara Hradayam
Hi Hi
Hare Arya Avalokitesvara
Mahesvara Parama
Maitra-Citta
Mahakarunika
Kuru Kuru Karman
Sadhaya Sadhaya
Vidyam
Ni Hi Ni Hi
Varnam Kamam-Game
Vitta-Kama Vigama
Siddha Yogesvara
Dhuru Dhuru Viryanti
Maha Viryanti
Dhara Dhara Dharendresvara
Cala Cala Vimala
Amala Murte
Arya Avalokitesvara
Jina Krsna Jata-Makuta Valam
Ma Pra-Lamba
Maha Siddha Vidya dhara
Vara Vara Maha Vara
Bala Bala Maha Bala
Cala Cala Maha Cala
Krsna-Varna Nigha
Krsna Paksa Nirghatana
He Padma-Hasta
Cara Cara Desa
Caresvara
Krsna Sarpa Krta Yajnopavita
Ehyehi Maha
Varaha-Mukha
Tripura-Dahanesvara
Narayana
Va Rupa
Vara Marga Ari
He Nilakantha
He Mahakara
Hala hala Visa
Nir-jita Lokasya
Raga Visa Vinasana
Dvesa Visa Vinasana
Moha Visa Vinasana
Huru Huru Mala
Huru Huru Hare
Maha Padmanabha
Sara Sara
Sri Sri
Suru Suru
Bhu ruc Bhu ruc
Buddhaya Buddhaya
Boddhaya Boddhaya
Maitri Nilakantha
Ehyehi Vama
Shitha Simha-Mukha
Hasa Hasa
Munca Munca
Mahattahasam
Ehiyehi Pa
Maha Siddha Yogesvara
Bhana Bhana Vaco
Sadhaya Sadhaya Vidyam.
Smara Smaratam
Bhagavantam Lokita
Vilokitam Lokesvaram
Tathagatam
Dadahi Me
Drasana Kamasya
Darsanam Pra-
Hia daya Mana Svaha
Siddhaya Svaha
Maha Siddhaya Svaha
Siddha Yogesvaraya Svaha
Nilakanthaya Svaha
Varaha-Mukhaya Svaha
Maha-dara Simha-Mukhaya Svaha
Siddha Vidyadharaya Svaha
Padma-Hastaya Svaha
Krsna-Sarpa Krta Yajno pavitaya Svaha
Maha Lakuta daharaya Svaha
Cakra yuddhaya Svaha
Sankha-Sabdani Bodhanaya Svaha
Vama Skandha desa Shitha Krsna jinaya Svaha
Vyaghra-Carma Nivasa naya Svaha
Lokesvaraya Svaha
Sarva Siddhesvaraya Svaha
Namo Bhagavate
Arya Avalokitesvaraya
Bodhisattvaya
Mahasattvaya
Mahakarunikaya
Sidhyanthu Me
Mantra-Padaya Svaha

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Very nice story. I like so much.

Let me know what is there in your Jar .

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
And proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students, if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively
filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

‘Now,’ said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things – family,
children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions –
Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.

The sand is everything else –The small stuff.

‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ He continued,
there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are important to you.

So…

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

‘Take care of the golf balls first –
The things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.’

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled.
‘I’m glad you asked’.

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.’

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Nice mail i got today .. like to share this with you all.

Operator : “Thank you for calling Pizza Hut ….”

Customer: “Helloo, can I order..”
Operator : “Can I have your multi purpose card number first, Sir?”

Customer: “It’s …,hold……….on……889861356102049998-45-54610″
Operator : “OK… you’re… Mr Singh and you’re calling from 17 Jalan Kayu. Your home number is 4094! 2366, your office 76452302 and your mobile is 0142662566. Which number are you calling from now Sir?”

Customer: “Home! How did you get all my phone numbers?
Operator : “We are connected to the system Sir”

Customer: “May I order your Seafood Pizza…”
Operator : “That’s not a good idea Sir”

Customer: “How come?”
Operator : “According to your medical records, you have high blood pressure and even higher cholesterol level Sir”

Customer: “What?… What do you recommend then?”
Operator : “Try our Low Fat Hokkien Mee Pizza. You’ll like it”

Customer: “How do you know for sure?”
Operator : “You borrowed a book entitled “Popular Hokkien Dishes” from the National library last week Sir”

Customer: “OK I give up… Give me three family size ones then, how much will that cost?”
Operator : “That should be enough for your family of 10, Sir. The total is $49.99″

Customer: “Can I pay by! credit card?”
Operator : “I’m afraid you have to pay us cash, Sir. Your credit card is over the limit and you owe your bank $3, 720.55 since October last year. That’s not including the late payment charges on your housing loan, Sir.”

Customer: “I guess I have to run to the neighbourhood ATM and withdraw some cash before your guy arrives”
Operator : “You can’t Sir. Based on the records, you’ve reached your daily limit on machine withdrawal today”

Customer: “Never mind just send the pizzas, I’ll have the cash ready. How long is it gonna take anyway?”
Operator : “About 45 minutes Sir, but if you can’t wait you can always come and collect it on your motorcycle…”

Customer: “Never mind just send the pizzas, I’ll have the cash ready. How long is it gonna take anyway?”
Operator : “About 45 minutes Sir, but if you can’t wait you can always come and collect it on your motorcycle…”

Customer: ” What!”
Operator : “According to the details in system, you own a Scooter,….registration number 1123…”

Customer: ” ????”
Operator : “Is there anything else Sir?”

Customer: “Nothing… by the way… aren’t you giving me that 3 free bottles of cola as advertised?”
Operator : “We normally would Sir, but based on your records you’re also diabetic……. ”

Customer: …. (abusive language )
Operator : “Better watch your language Sir. Remember on 15th July 1987 you were convicted of using abusive language on a policeman…?”

Customer: [Faints]

Do we really want this much of personal info been shared to the service desk in future… centralized data sharing for effective service also cause lot of trouble in modern world!

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A nice story…

One old man was sitting with his 25 years old son in the train.The train was about to leave the station. All passengers were settling down on their
seat. As the train started, young man was filled with lots of joy and curiosity.
He was sitting towards the window side. He passed out one hand to feel the passing air and shouted, “Papa see all trees are going behind”.
The old man smiled and admired son’s feelings.
Beside the young man one couple was sitting and listing all the conversation between father and
son. They were feeling little awkward on the attitude of 25 years old behaving like a small child.

Suddenly young man again shouted, “Papa see the pond and animals.The clouds are moving with train”.
The Couple was watching the young man
embarrassingly. Now it started raining and some of
the water drops touched the young man’s hand. He was filled with joy and he closed his eyes.
He shouted again,” Papa it’s raining, water is touching me, see papa”.
The couple couldn’t help themselves n asked old man,”Why don’t u take ur son to some hospital for consultations?”
The old man said,” Yes, We were coming
from hospital only. Today, my son got his eyes first time in life”.

We must not come to any conclusion until we know all facts.

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We care for our home, our office, our backyard…. But what about our Earth! We cut trees for our living… we ever thought to menimize our requirements to contribute for “Saving our Planet”

Here are some tips towards Green Revolution.

There is a cute small round press button at the bottom right corner of almost all monitors: Please make use of this (Power button)

Stop pri nting out novels, magazine and other e-books. This is a classic example of paper wastage.

If you have forgotten to give double-side prints, make sure you make use of the empty sides as scribbling pads or for your kids’ imposition.

Take two minutes from your busy schedule before hurrying back home to shut down the computer.

All of us are big time Googlers. Have you heard of the Blackle search engine? Blackle (Google powered) is a search engine designed all in Rich Black so that your system consumes less power. So change your homepage.

Plastic bags these days indeed come in bright and flamboyant colours and tempt us to take them home with us. But the saying, “Appearances are deceptive” holds true for these plastic things too. Next time, hold back or go prepared to counter temptation with a cloth bag.

Roses, Jasmine, Hibiscus and Peas; All these saplings cost hardly between Rs 10 – 20 each. Can’t we afford to plant these in and around our houses? Also, more importantly, caring and maintain them as they grow?

Try to segregate the different kinds of waste into Bio-Degradable (Fruit or vegetable waste) , Recyclable (waste Paper, paper products) and Electronics (Floppy disks, CD-ROMS ). Once you have segregated your thrash, look for specialized trash cans to throw them away.

Try to minimize the use of horns. Honking has drastically increased and this adds to the noise pollution and does not pro vid e a conducive environment to live in.

Use rechargeable batteries though it’s an expensive product, it’s one-time purchase. Recharge when required. (Same applies to cell-phones, MP3s, iPods and Laptops)

The best pens to use would be ink ones. Though if you have to use a ball point pen, buy refills instead of buying new pens. Pencils are much better for rough use! (That’s why we used it at school!!!)

Remember to close water taps before preening in front of the mirror. Of course you are beautiful, but Water is a precious resource!

Let’s not just wake up and walk out of finished meetings and conferences with a sigh of relief, let us remember to turn off the lights and projectors too.

Take few minutes to learn about topics like ‘Global Warming’ , ‘Air / Noise /L and / Water Pollution ‘ etc apart from constant surfing of News, Latest Gadgets, Movies and Music.

It’s been said, we’re going to run out of water before we run out of oil.
Shorten a 10 minute shower to 5 minutes and save at least 25 gallons of water.
Don’t run the water while you brush your teeth.
Find a leaky faucet around the house, so it can get fixed.

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This is a very nice story. i remember my another post on the same moral. The Law of the Garbage Truck

One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer’s neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon,
everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

MORAL :
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred – Forgive.

2. Free your mind from worries – Most never happen.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less

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