May all beings everywhere plagued
with sufferings of body and mind
quickly be freed from their illnesses.
May those frightened cease to be afraid,
and may those bound be free.
May the powerless find power,
and may people think of befriending
one another.
May those who find themselves in trackless,
fearful wilderness--
the children, the aged, the unprotected--
be guarded by beneficent celestials,
and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood.

Evelyn > wrote:
> May all beings everywhere plagued
> with sufferings of body and mind
> quickly be freed from their illnesses.
> May those frightened cease to be afraid,
> and may those bound be free.
> May the powerless find power,
> and may people think of befriending
> one another.
> May those who find themselves in trackless,
> fearful wilderness--
> the children, the aged, the unprotected--
> be guarded by beneficent celestials,
> and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood.

Guarded by beneficent celestials? Call home, E.T.!

That's all too complicated for this old geezer, Evie. I settle for:

May all beings be happy. May all beings live free from fear.

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On 07 Jan 2012 06:18:37 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Evelyn > wrote:
>> May all beings everywhere plagued
>> with sufferings of body and mind
>> quickly be freed from their illnesses.
>> May those frightened cease to be afraid,
>> and may those bound be free.
>> May the powerless find power,
>> and may people think of befriending
>> one another.
>> May those who find themselves in trackless,
>> fearful wilderness--
>> the children, the aged, the unprotected--
>> be guarded by beneficent celestials,
>> and may they swiftly attain Buddhahood.
>
>Guarded by beneficent celestials? Call home, E.T.!
>
>That's all too complicated for this old geezer, Evie. I settle for:
>
>May all beings be happy. May all beings live free from fear.


Ah yes, we call that one the four immeasurables. The one above is
from the medicine buddha practice.

Evelyn

I think Chuck would have liked that.....

Will, T2

On Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:20:19 GMT, wrote:

>I think Chuck would have liked that.....
>
>Will, T2


Yes, I know he would have.

Good to see you Will!

Evelyn