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Sending all good wishes to James and his family.
With metta,
Aloka _/\_
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JC you will be in my thoughts and prayers today. May you and your family be well, happy and peaceful.
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
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Metta to James and his family. I was so shocked to hear the news. this is a really grim reminder of impermanence. I wish him all the best and that he may have a speedy and total recovery.
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For JC, his family and friends:
Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta
The Discourse on Loving-kindness
Karaṇīyam-attha-kusalena
yantaṃ santaṃ padaṃ abhisamecca,
This is to be done by one skilled in aims
Who wants to break through to the state of peace:
Sakko ujū ca suhujū ca
suvaco cassa mudu anatimānī,
Be capable, upright, & straightforward,
Easy to instruct, gentle, & not conceited,
Santussako ca subharo ca
appakicco ca sallahuka-vutti,
Content & easy to support, with few duties, living lightly,
Santindriyo ca nipako ca
appagabbho kulesu ananugiddho.
With peaceful faculties, masterful, modest, & no greed for supporters.
Na ca khuddaṃ samācare kiñci
yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṃ.
Do not do the slightest thing that the wise would later censure.
Sukhino vā khemino hontu
sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.
Think: Happy & secure, may all beings be happy at heart.
Ye keci pāṇa-bhūtatthi
tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā,
Whatever beings there may be, weak or strong, without exception,
Dīghā vā ye mahantā vā
majjhimā rassakā aṇuka-thūlā,
Long, large, middling, short, subtle, blatant,
Diṭṭhā vā ye ca adiṭṭhā
ye ca dūre vasanti avidūre,
Seen or unseen, near or far,
Bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā
sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.
Born or seeking birth: May all beings be happy at heart.
Na paro paraṃ nikubbetha
nātimaññetha katthaci naṃ kiñci,
Let no one deceive another or despise anyone anywhere,
Byārosanā paṭīgha-saññā
nāññam-aññassa dukkham-iccheyya.
Or through anger or resistance wish for another to suffer.
Mātā yathā niyaṃ puttaṃ
āyusā eka-puttam-anurakkhe,
As a mother would risk her life to protect her child, her only child,
Evam-pi sabba-bhūtesu
māna-sambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ.
Even so should one cultivate a limitless heart with regard to all beings.
Mettañca sabba-lokasmiṃ
māna-sambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ,
With good will for the entire cosmos, cultivate a limitless heart:
Uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañca
asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ.
Above, below, & all around, unobstructed, without enmity or hate.
Tiṭṭhañ'caraṃ nisinno vā
sayāno vā yāvatassa vigatam-iddho,
Whether standing, walking, sitting, or lying down,
as long as one is alert,
Etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya
brahmam-etaṃ vihāraṃ idham-āhu.
One should be resolved on this mindfulness.
This is called a sublime abiding here & now.
Diṭṭhiñca anupagamma
sīlavā dassanena sampanno,
Not taken with views, but virtuous & consummate in vision,
Kāmesu vineyya gedhaṃ,
Na hi jātu gabbha-seyyaṃ punaretīti.
Having subdued desire for sensual pleasures,
One never again will lie in the womb.
Khandha Paritta
Whichever way you go or may stay, my friend, may you go or stay happily and at peace.
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Very sad news. (((James and family))). I sure hope the doctors are wrong and he recovers far more then expected.
True for all of us.I am of the nature to grow old; I cannot avoid ageing.
I am of the nature to become ill; I cannot avoid illness.
I am of the nature to die; I cannot avoid death.
All that is mine, dear and delightful, will change and vanish.
I am the owner of my kamma; I am born of my kamma; I live supported by my kamma;
I will inherit my kamma; whatever I do, whether good or evil, that I will inherit
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"As Buddhists, we should aim to develop relationships that are not predominated by grasping and clinging. Our relationships should be characterised by the brahmaviharas of metta (loving kindness), mudita (sympathetic joy), karuna (compassion), and upekkha (equanimity)."
~post by Ben, Jul 02, 2009
~post by Ben, Jul 02, 2009
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I'm so sorry to hear this.
My best wishes to James and his loved ones.
Stroke patients can do unbelievable recoveries....
With metta,
Annapurna
My best wishes to James and his loved ones.
Stroke patients can do unbelievable recoveries....
With metta,
Annapurna
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Much metta to JC, his family and friends.
I don't post here often, but I do read quite frequently, and have come to know JC as one of the DW regulars.
Metta,
Jason
I don't post here often, but I do read quite frequently, and have come to know JC as one of the DW regulars.
Metta,
Jason
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An aspiration to the Triple Gem for James Brand aka 'JCSuperstar'
(Adapted from The Paritta Chanting)
Homage to the Blessed One, the Consummate One, the Supremely Enlightened One!
By the protective power of all the Buddhas, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the protective power of all the Dhamma, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the protective power of all the Sangha, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the power of the Buddha, May the comatose be rendered naught.
By the power of the Dhamma, May the comatose be rendered naught.
By the power of the Sangha, May the comatose be rendered naught.
May he be free from suffering.
May he be free from fear.
May he be free from grief.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May he ever be well.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May he be free from illness.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May all blessings be upon him.
By the protective power of all Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas and all Arahants,
May he be secured with this Protection in every way.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
(Adapted from The Paritta Chanting)
Homage to the Blessed One, the Consummate One, the Supremely Enlightened One!
By the protective power of all the Buddhas, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the protective power of all the Dhamma, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the protective power of all the Sangha, May healing and recovery ever be his.
By the power of the Buddha, May the comatose be rendered naught.
By the power of the Dhamma, May the comatose be rendered naught.
By the power of the Sangha, May the comatose be rendered naught.
May he be free from suffering.
May he be free from fear.
May he be free from grief.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May he ever be well.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May he be free from illness.
By the assertion of this aspiration, May all blessings be upon him.
By the protective power of all Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas and all Arahants,
May he be secured with this Protection in every way.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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Such horrible news . I hope JC can recover.
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That's awful to hear. I always liked his posts. Best wishes to him and his family.
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I'm sorry to hear this news.
I wish him and his family the very best
I wish him and his family the very best
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Wow, shocking, very sad news. Thanks for keeping us updated. Much metta to James and his family . . . .
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Thanks to everyone for all your support. I'm going to print this out and give it to his wife. I appreciate you all taking the time to say something.
"Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace." -Buddha
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Please include this too... http://dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=2097" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;AlaskanDhamma wrote:Thanks to everyone for all your support. I'm going to print this out and give it to his wife. I appreciate you all taking the time to say something.