Why do people who believe
in God or the Buddha lose their faith when unforeseen event happen to them?
I was teaching
Tai Chi to an old lady and her daughter at 5.30 pm one day. Half way through
the lesson, the sky turned dark and followed by a heavy downpour. They looked
worry for me.
The mother said
to me, "You haven't brought an umbrella with you. I will lend it to you
after the lesson."
"You don't
have to worry. By 7pm you will see the change in the weather."
Of course they
didn't believe me. At 7 pm, the rain had stopped. They stared at me
and wanted to say something.
Before they opened
their mouths, I said," I have a very strong faith with my Dharma
protectors. They have never let me down. What is the use of believing that
there is a God or the Buddha, if you begin to panic when unforeseen event has
happened. The mutual trust must be there. The spiritual cultivation has to be
real as you put much effort to it. The triple Gem is always there to protect
and safeguard you."
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