What a Joke

What a Joke


Since we're in the midst of Vesak, I thought what better way to celebrate it than to contemplate on the following :

When we hurt others, we NEVER think it's wrong;

Instead, we rejoice and we cheer.

But when the deeds FLIES back on our face,

We sulk, we get angry and upset, and we complain, "It's NOT fair!",

Saying, "I didn't do anything ........"

Strange, isn't it?

P.S. And if you think about it, 'What a joke!'




"When the evil deed does not affect the fool,

He thinks it's honey;

But once when it affects him,

That's WHEN he comes to grief."

- The Buddha




"The deeds of a fool can only harm him

It destroys his wisdom and merit/virtues;

Literally, it severs his head."

- The Buddha




"Whoever harms a harmless one -

One pure and guiltfree ( and should NOT be harmed ),

To that very fool the evil recoils

Like fine dust thrown against the wind."

- The Buddha


*** Read : 'Kamma' - http://maitre-light.blogspot.com/2009/03/kamma.html