From f9e726ab572cae7549caba20ec8981d3441ce78b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Koeritz Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:05:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] new fortunes --- database/fortunes.dat | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) diff --git a/database/fortunes.dat b/database/fortunes.dat index 4429341d..9ad30448 100644 --- a/database/fortunes.dat +++ b/database/fortunes.dat @@ -37856,3 +37856,36 @@ intoxication takes over again, and they pass out once more. bam. hence, the head repeatedly banging into the table: a groundhog daze. i have seen this happen. it's not fun to watch. well, maybe a little. --fred t. hamster +~ + We are the source of healing and happiness. Our generosity and concern +pacify every negative situation. As we send out kindness, we grow accustomed +to being strong and kind. In this way, our positive feelings are constantly +renewed and can never be exhausted. + Perhaps you know the story about the man who arrived in heaven and when +asked by God where he wanted to go replied that he wanted to see both heaven +and hell. First, he went to hell. There was a large table with all the +inhabitants of hell sitting around it. The center of the table was full of +delicious food. Each person had two very long chopsticks. They could reach +the food but they could not get it into their mouths because their chopsticks +were too long. They were miserable. No one was eating and everyone went +hungry. Next he was taken to visit heaven. All the inhabitants of heaven +were also sitting around a big table full of delicious food but they were +happy. They too had very long chopsticks but they were eating and enjoying +themselves. They used the chopsticks to feed each other across the table. +The people in heaven had discovered that it was in their interest to +collaborate unselfishly.(p.69) + -- Ringu Tulku, "Mind Training", published by Snow Lion Publications +~ + When you are in a fluctuating state of mind, like when you are angry or have +lost your temper, then it is good to bring back calmness by concentrating on +breathing. Just count the breaths, completely forgetting about anger. +Concentrate on breathing and count in/out "one, two, three," up to twenty. + At that moment when your mind concentrates fully on breathing, the breath +coming and going, the passions subside. Afterwards it is easier to think +clearly. + Since all activities, including meditation, depend very much on the force of +intention or motivation, it is important that, before you begin to meditate, +you cultivate a correct motivation... The correct motivation is the +altruistic attitude.(p.69) + -- Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, "Cultivating a Daily + Meditation", published by Snow Lion Publications -- 2.34.1