Good Karma Music Stories

My best friend and sisters recently told me on separate occasions that they were going through a hard time, whether it be feeling really sad, tired, or upset. I know what it is like to feel blue, so I took out my stationery supplies and wrote them each a letter. I decorated their envelopes and stamped cute stamps onto the paper I wrote on. I included some stickers and wrote words from my heart that empathized with what they were going through, encouraged them, and wished them well. Writing letters is one of my favorite things to do, so I was happy to get the chance to spread a little joy to those I love and care about. Difficult times get a bit easier when you know someone out there is thinking about you.

Yesterday，i recite amitaba buddha‘s name 5000 times.

I recently came across a heartwarming video on TikTok featuring a lonely 94-year-old lady residing in a nursing home. It moved me to learn that her birthday falls on the 14th of February, Valentine’s Day. I feel inspired to bring a smile to her face by sending her a heartfelt birthday card. It reads, “Happy 94th birthday and Happy Valentine’s Day! On this special day, I want to let you know that you are thought of and loved. You have lived a long and full life and I hope this birthday brings you joy and happiness. I know that sometimes it can feel lonely, but I hope this birthday will remind you of all the love and memories you have created over the years. It is a privilege to have you in our lives and I am grateful for the wisdom and love you have shared. May this birthday be filled with laughter, good memories, and lots of love. May the rest of the year be filled with happiness, good health, and many more opportunities to make wonderful memories. With love and best wishes!”

I give away what I dont useto those who are in need . I see a person walking in the pouring rain without an umbrella, I give em mine. I offer my jacket and tent to a homeless person. I cover homeless people sleeping without a blanket in winter, a warm quilt. Its not the case that I hold onto possessions thinking i might need it later. I give away my own blessings without hesitation.

i went to make offering to the Buddha

I hesitate to write this but may it be heard. Years ago, I visited a certain monastery and stayed as a volunteer. A young man in the community criticized, discriminated indirectly against me for having make-up on in front of others. Therefore suggesting I am not fit. The teacher laughed and replied to him that this person has a good heart. The discussion ended.

Almost two decades later, i still held animosity for this young man whom ordained as a monk since then. Still, the animosity was there and i did not care to listen to his talks and dismissed him as a fool as foolish as I am.

Then one day, I happen to attend a Kuan Yin retreat where he was to be. Chanting Kuan Yin’s name while walking and afflictions would arise in me when i came near him. How much i disliked him. While at retreat, I observed that he had developed some wisdom and was a good disciple of Buddha. I transformed my animosity towards him. Now I have good wishes for him.

The moral of this story is I hope those who read this to take heed in their discriminating mind. It can be as small and foolish as criticizing a person for wearing make up on the face for a woman. Just from that once meeting.

On Thanksgiving 2022, my wife Maggie and I gave out vegetarian pizzas to people who were in need in downtown San Jose.