Good Karma Music Stories

My mother passed away in January of 1998, and I being an only child needed to help my father as his lifelong partner was not with him. For two years I labored with him doing cooking, laundry and other household chores as well as keeping in touch with him twice a day per phone calls from work. I also assisted him with his medical appointments and treatments and made sure that all his bills et al were paid in timely fashion. He eventually passed away two years later in January of 2000, but I am glad that I could be his live-in helper as his mental capacity was a bit disoriented and he could not even make a phone call as before. For me, those two years were the best of my life, and I am glad I could be with him

When I eat, I do my best not to waste any food so that more food can be available for others. By reducing my intake of resources, my hope is to live lightly on the earth and allow others to benefit.

Somebody told me about how they had made lunches for homeless people on the street and I liked the idea. Saturday a week later, on my way to grab some breakfast in my rush to a workshop, the thought crossed my mind to make a bunch of sandwiches. I hesitated as I thought I might not have enough time for my breakfast, but then thought best not to let good thoughts pass un-acted upon or it will never happen. That evening, after the workshop I made up a bunch of sandwiches and bought some bottled water for one to go with each sandwich (peanut butter, you know). In the park I found some people with shopping carts with big black garbage bags in them. I asked if they were hungry and could I offer them a sandwich. “Yes, of course.” “GOD BLESS you.” and “god bless you.” Gratitude all around. What a great feeling.

I woke up 3 am this morning to do my homework, and realize that I was missing something very important in my life. I went into my my bedroom, and kissed my spouse repeatedly and gently on her cheek, and held her and slept with her for a few minutes. I saw her sleeping comfortably, and left her. I went to my children’s bedroom, and kissed them and held them for few minutes, and left them. A few hours earlier, I thought my life is not worth going forward, but realize now that I need to keep going for my family. This is my obligation, and my gift, to take care of them with my love and work, to provide for their needs, and be a good parent and husband, and a positive force in the universe. In the quiet of the night, I realize what is more important. Peace,John

this morning after meditation i was in a hurry to get to work. I was trying to make a stop light when a large articulated bus to my right put its signal light on to merge unto my lane. “no way” I thought, but I thought again, why not? So I let the bus merge, and noticed I was afraid the person behind me would be mad at me or, worse yet, think I was dumb for doing so. Talk about silly pride! “I’m allowing a bus full of people less selfish than the rest of us car drivers and I’m a ashamed?” I felt a bit joy as I saw the bus take off in front of me.

Hai I am Jimmy Sha , There is only thing that really good I done for someone that really profound in this life is to myself , yes sound selfish and ego right ? Well I won’t blame you , cause we are conditioned like this .Here the correct perspective :My friend Mr Lawrence Lee invited me to this 5th Conference on Buddhism in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia “ Tranforming The Mind “ “ To create happiness in our Life “ . Because of my worldly attachment that’s is so great at that moment , I wanted to go but the worldly sense attachment is far more greater . I keep delay the confirmation date until the very last minute . Mr Lee call up and ask me to go with him without confirmation of seat . He is so enthuastic about me attending it although the organizer keep telling us the is no more seat available, my friend Lee keep asking for permission ( I can see perseverance he show at that time , I am really touch by his gesture ). The organizer reluctantly agree to let me participate .I succeeded secure a seat ( well I think someone up there wanted me to attend this very much ) : ) I listen to all the bhantes , venerable , Doctor , Educator , nun and many more , Meet many learned people and listen to the way of life they practice and transformation of the life they leads . I began to realize that’s life isn’t only about money , holidays or pleasure. Life far more profound than that.Happiness is not gauge with success in material accumulation . I know what is suffering and happiness about , the good part was there is a way to get out of suffering and attained happiness by ourselves . No need to depend on others blessing or fearing condemnation from some powerful so call compassionate beings that’s will send us to eternal hell if we not submit to his belief.I went home and seek for knowledge in books , cd or meet people that are related with Buddhism . learned about dana , sila and bhavana . almost 8 month now.. I wrote this telling you I have change to more considerate , more sensitive to others feeling , more willing to help people in need , more contented , more in control of my destiny .My parents , wife , children and friends all benefited from this small step of treating myself good ( attending the wholesome conference ) . I can see that we must really love and treat ourselves good in order to help others and compassionate feeling will arisen by its self .Summary : I show my self compassion through wholesome learning that’s leads to good mind and thought , radiate it to others with positive happy attitude .Question : Venerable sir, is treating oneself good like above is one of a kindness ?May all beings be well , happy and peaceful Shadu , Shadu , Shadu

Sitting in the car for 16 hours you don’t know what to expect when you reach a stop. Your body is exhausted, but you want to run laps everywhere and anywhere. This is how I felt when I went on an Oregon retreat to Buddha Root Farm. It had to be the most amazing experience of my life. Before coming to the retreat I have to be truly honest, I was not a good kid. I had straight A’s and I respected elders, but I argued with my parents and fought with my siblings. In just one week of meditating, listening to Master Heng Sure when he gave lectures and read sutras, I became someone else. It’s not that I have changed completely or that I have become brainwashed, but after realizing my faults I understand life a bit more. I don’t burst into chatter as how I would before and I see things in a new perspective. I’ve read Buddhist books and once coming home from the retreat I hugged my parents tightly and thanked them. I apologized for everything I’ve done to sadden them. I’ve learned to appreciate. I would usually go to a Vietnamese temple every Sunday, but I admit that I never understood most of what they were teaching. Once going on the retreat I finally understood the basics of Buddhism; knowing human kindness. It was that simple yet I didn’t discover that until now. I guess my story is to just explain to people that when you realize all your mistakes, it’s not to late to fix them and become a better person.