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How to prevent misfortunes?

2012-01-17T19:35:00.000-08:00

Everydays we read the nespapers, we saw so many people died from sickness, car accidents, earthquakes, volcalno, get killed by others, etc.
All these misfortunes are not conincident, all got reasons.
To prevent all these misfortunes, there is some solution. Anyone who can change his abnormal mindset and start doing good deeds, then he can reduce this misfortunes.
The third law of newton stating that action is equal to reaction.
So, whatever you do bad acts or good acts, there are equal reaction bad outcome or good outcome.
Qaddafi get shot because he had done very bad acts before.
Those killed people will be facing death penalty, this is also action and reaction.
So, my reminder is stop doing bad acts now to prevent misfortunes come to you.
If you are like stone, do not believe this natural law, you will be doomed. The only difference is the timing.

Ma Ying-jeou the ultimate winner马英九

2012-01-14T06:34:00.000-08:00

马英九 How are you? Ma Ying-jeou 马英九finally become Taiwan new president. This is the good news for those who want to see the continued friendship between mainland China and Taiwan. Tsai got 45% posed the great challenge to Ma Ying-jeou but Ma still the ultimate winner for this Taiwan presidential election 2012.
I would like to congratulate Ma's success. 马英九Ma Ying-jeou had worked very hard for the last 4 years. No wonder Ma Ying-jeou still has the big support from Taiwan eligible voters. In year 2008 Taiwan presidential election, Ma Ying-jeou got 58% because the ex-chen drama. The ex-president drama helped Ma Ying-jeou won the 2008 presidential election. At that time, more voters wanted to have the different style of president and Ma Ying-jeou was the best choice then. This time, some voters were swayed by the aggressive campaign by Tsai and brought down Ma's percentage to 51%.
With Ma Ying-jeou 马英九leadership, we all can expect the continued co-operation between mainland China and Taiwan.
Let us all wish Ma Ying-jeou 马英九good health and continue to push Taiwan forward.
Ma Ying-jeou 马英九is the great Taiwan leaders and the most morally president in this world especially in this 21st century, USA president must learn from him also. Let's cheer, the great leader Ma Ying-jeou马英九.

Ma Ying-Jeou the next Taiwan president 14-01-2012

2012-01-13T04:41:00.000-08:00

Taiwan election will be held on tomorrow 14 Jan 2012. Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou will definitely win the Taiwan presidential election2012 and become the next Taiwan president. Ma Ying-Jeou is the best choice just as year 2008 Taiwan presidential election.
Ma Ying-Jeou will continue to maintain the friendly relationship with China and strengthen the economic co-operation with China. This economic and political harmony will definitely create the wealth for Taiwan people in general. Both side will continue to put the ideology of one Chia a side, this will create the win win situation. The always fighting attitude and conflict will only harm both side and nearly countries especially the foreseen weaken economy globally.
It is the healthy style that different political parties can engage peacefully without using violence. I hope the Taiwan presidential election can be the smooth one and wish that no last minute drama appearing such as shooting incidents or similar chaos. The Taiwan presidential campaign were finally over. Millions of Taiwan votes will cast their votes on Taiwan election day 14- 01-2012. The outcome is now closely watched by mainland China, the world police state USA or other countries. Ma Ying -Jeou is the best choice and he will win the Taiwan presidential election. Ma Ying-Jeou is the very rational person. Ma Ying Jeou is very cautious and has the very clear mind and he always maintain his cool. Taiwan ready need cool Mr. Ma Ying -Jeou for country's further development.
Ma Ying Jeou is not interested in provoking mainland China because it will only increase voters' high blood pressure. Ma Ying Jeou will continue to have the trade talk with China just like the last four years the ties, the trade, the friendship all improved significantly unlike the jailed ex-president Mr. Chen.
Main land China need not feeling giddy if Ma Ying Jeou is the next president. But If the other presidential candidate win the election, mainland China has to watch her action and act accordingly, the relationship might not like now.
Some people said that this Taiwan presidential election will be the close tight between Ma and Tsai.
Mainland China always consider Taiwan is part of China. This time China does not want to interfere and let it be. It is entirely leave it to Taiwan voters.
It was the good move that China never posed threat during the last four years
, it was not necessarily partly because Ma was president.
Tsai said the chance to change the future is in our hands tomorrow but is it change for the better or worse.
Let us wish Ma Ying Jeou be the next president. Can he? Yes, he can. He will definitely be the new Taiwan president.

Stephen Hawking inspire us

2012-01-09T17:45:00.000-08:00

My friend Miss Joyce Tan is the financial planner. She likes to attend courses and make friends. She constantly needs my encouragement. Today She tell me that a psychology lecturer Mdm Lee is interested in financial planning but Joyce Tan tell me that she needs her manager to talk to Mdm Lee because She had no confidence to talk to Mdm Lee-the high fly er.

I tell her the story of Stephen Hawing and she thanks me.

Let us all learn about Stephen Hawing. Mr. Stephen Hawking is the famous scientist He is now 70 years old. When Stephen Hawking was given a diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s disease at age 21, he was expected to live only three years. On Sunday, he turned 70.

Famous for his work on black holes, he has been one of the world’s greatest physicists despite devastating physical decline: Paralyzed from the neck down by 1970, he lost the ability to speak in 1985. He now communicates using software that translates the twitching of a muscle in his cheek into words. One sentence can take 10 minutes.

As one of the events surrounding his birthday, he gave a rare interview to New Scientist magazine. Most of it is well over the average reader’s head: The most exciting physics development in his time, he said, was the “discovery of tiny variations in the temperature of the cosmic microwave background . . . in excellent agreement with the predictions of inflation.” (This, New Scientist explains, supports the big bang theory.)

Stephen Hawking is the handicapped but he is the valued person simply because he never give up.

Let us learn from Stephen Hawking to be the valued person.

Can we? The answer is yes.

Anwar Ibrahim was aquitted from sodomy charge

2012-01-08T17:33:00.000-08:00

The good news for Anwar Ibrahim's supporters that Mr. Anwar Ibrahim was aquitted from the sosomy charge against Anwar Ibrahim. Hundreds of Anwar Ibrahim's supporters were very cheerful in hearing the news. They were waiting patiently outside the court building to await for the good news. The verdict was also the exciting news for Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, family members as well as his political party. Earlier Anwar Ibrahim mentioned that it would be a day of infamy if he was found guilty. Anwar Ibrahim cound be jailed for 20 years if he was found guilty.
Anwar Ibrahim had been charged previously but was aquitted but sadly to say he was charged again the new sodomy charge again. This was the extremely suprising news when people heard about this few years ago. Anwar Ibrahim maintained his innocent position throughout the whole period.
In order to spread the message, Anwar Ibrahim have travelled to many parts of Malaysia. Many supporters prayed for him, wish that the verdict is favouable to him.
According to Mr. Anwar Ibrahim that the solody charge was mainly aimed at destroying Anwar Ibrahim's political life. Anwar Ibrahim claimed that the culprit was government administration. Is it true? We ready do not know. Malaysis strong Prime minister said that there was no such plotting at all.
Now Anwar Ibrahim was aquitted from the sodomy charge in flat is the strong motivation for him and his political party and We hope that he must be extra cautious in whatever he does in the future. Prime Minister Mr. Najib is preparing the national election in year 2012. Now, Anwar Ibrahim's strength is become stronger and stronger now. Frankly speaking, Anwar Ibrahim is the political talant. Anwar Ibrahim said nobody can imprison his soul or spirit.
"We pray for the best, that justice will prevail, but we're prepared for the worst," Anwar told The Associated press. Sodomy case backgroud:The prosecution's case in the sodomy trial hinges mainly on testimony by Anwar's accuser, Saiful Bukhari Azlan, and semen samples found on his body that investigators said matched Anwar's DNA. Defense lawyers insist Saiful's testimony contained too many inconsistencies and that the DNA evidence was mishandled and tainted. Anwar, a 64-year-old former deputy prime minister, was convicted in another sodomy case in 2000. He denied claims that he sodomized his family's ex-driver, and Malaysia's highest cou rt freed him in 2004 after quashing his conviction and nine-year sentence.Anwar said a conviction in the current case could cause the government to face a backlash in the "court of public opinion in elections" widely expected this year.

"Notwithstanding whether I am set free or jailed, the focus should and must be the elections, and the people must decide," he said. "Make sure you come fully prepared and change the government in the next general election.

Anwar was charged in 2008, several months after the National Front coalition endured its worst electoral results in more than five decades of uninterrupted rule.

The opposition now controls slightly more than one-third of Parliament's seats. It hopes to win power amid persistent public complaints that the government has allowed corruption and racial discrimination to flourish, but the National Front has voiced confidence that its support remains strong in crucial constituencies.

Saw Phaik Hwa , We love you so much

2012-01-07T17:25:00.001-08:00

SMRT's CEO Saw Phaik HWA, We all love you so much because you had given us the smooth MRT experiences most of the time. I fully understand your 100 percent commitment while you were SMRT CEO.
Human beings are not supermen, We all had made unforseen mistakes once for a while. Remember even the elite PAP also admitted before that they had made some mistakes in the past.
For me, I appreciate your contribution on Singapore Transport. Before you had decided to pursue your personal interest on 7Th December 2011, nobody would predict some major broke down on 15Th December 2011 and 17Th December 2011. Even the superman or very elite person would be able to prevent the break down 100 percent. Surely MRT will break down sometimes in future when other CEO take over. In this world, nobody dare to ensure mechanical system 100 percent no flaw.
Unlike some others, I totally never blame you. In flat, we are all learning as the human being. I feel sad for you because of the
two incidents. It is very sad to know you Saw Phaik Hwa need to step down from her post so quickly.
Perhaps Saw Phaik Hwa thought that this was the best time because She had served SMRT for the long nine years. I think it is good also at least let other person has the chance to take care.
Wow, the announcement will take effect immediately, this is ready surprising news for us.on Friday afternoon following public outrage over train disruptions that affected thousands of commuters in December.In a statement, SMRT said that its board of directors has accepted Saw's resignation, and that one of its members, Tan Ek Kia, will assume interim responsibility for SMRT's management as the board searches for a new CEO.A filing with the SGX by SMRT showed that Saw's resignation is effective Friday and the reason cited is "to pursue personal interests".The 57-year-old, however, will remain with the transport group to assist in investigations into the disruptions to train operations in December, as well as with its transition to new leadership, according to a statement released by SMRT."The Board recognises the importance of this transition period, and this is why Tan Ek Kia will provide executive leadership while a search is underway for Phaik Hwa's successor," said SMRT chairman Koh Yong Guan.Tan, who was named interim CEO, said he would work quickly to ensure that SMRT's leadership team has the support it needs to ensure the delivery of reliable public transport services for commuters."The staff of SMRT are aware of public expectations that we deliver on our commitment to learn lessons from December's incidents," said Tan, adding that he plans to place particular emphasis on rail as "the cornerstone of our public transport system".Tan has held senior posts at the Shell Group of companies and was involved with the group's oil, gas and chemical businesses. He was chairman of Shell North East Asia from 1992 to 2003 and senior vice president of Shell Chemicals Asia Pacific and the Middle East from 2003 to 2006.Commenting on her resignation, Saw acknowledged the time was ripe for leadership renewal."I have had the privilege of leading a group of very committed and loyal staff over the last nine years. I feel it is now time for SMRT to bring in new leadership and take the organisation to the next level," she said, adding that her announcement resulted from a discussion she started with Koh in early December last year."I also feel it is important for me to stay on and support the relevant inquiries, and the transition to the new leadership," she added, saying that she will assist Tan with SMRT's transition to its new CEO. Few weeks ago Saw Phaik Hwa saying she took responsibility for the incidents that happened in December and pledged to set things right.Saw held her post of president and CEO of the company since 3 December 2002, according to the filing. She holds, as of Friday, in excess of 1 million ordinary shares in SMRT Corporation Limited, which amount to S$1.9 million. based on its closing price on Friday.
Saw Phaik Hwa did so many work for SMRT and comuters.
Let me coolingstar9 salute her for 5 minutes. I wish Saw Phaik Hwa has the good health, happiness forever. I also love you for your great contribution.

North korea news

2012-01-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

We also hear news about North korea. All these news mostly came from western world. Western countires like to interfere other countries and always like to talk bad about others. Let us hear the other side of story from North Korea, so that we have balanced view. We can not totally believe what western world saying because We know they always telling lies and have the habit of smearng about who never obey them. Western countries look kind but have evil mindset like like to conquering other countries just look at the recent history, we will know how greedy they are.

" here can no doubt that the unexpected passing away of the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il at an early age is a great tragedy for the Korean people as well as friends of the DPRK and Juche idea followers. Notwithstanding this there has been a barrage of sick propaganda from various outlets of the imperialist media. Vile stories slandering the life of the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il have been published and heaps of lies have been showered on the socialist system of the DPRK . Cynical racist insults against Korean people mourning the passing of the great leader have been made by the press, Internet and tv in the imperialist countries. One wonders how some people would feel if the Queen died and some people in another country laughed about it!The reaction from Britain would be severe ! . As usual the comic of the lumpen mental retard Tories the “Sun” managed to be the worst.
We in UK KFA together with the Association For the Study of Songun Politics UK and the Juche Idea Study Group of England denounce this sick and vile media coverage and call for the media of the UK to show some proper respect for the departed according to basic moral obligations. As one KFA member said why should we have to pay for a TV licence for the BBC to churn out right wing propaganda ?
Als the British imperialist BBC was carrying reports about the the DPRK ‘s “rich mineral resources ” saying there were ” high hurdles ” in the way of getting at them. This shows what the intentions of the imperialists are.
There is a danger from the imperialists trying to taken advantage of the situation to try and induce the DPRK into disastrous ” reform ” and “opening “. The Korean people do not want “opening up” and ” reform” and the DPRK does not need as it has a self-reliant advanced socialist system, centred upon the popular masses , with an independent national economy. As the great leader comrade Kim Jong Il taught us ” reform” and “openess is a move to destroy and put down Juche socialism. It is our duty to defend the DPRK against all attempts to undermine its socialist system and interfere in its internal affairs.
The south Korean puppets , going against elementary morals and
ethics, have attempted to use the passing away of the leader as a means of psychological warfare against the DPRK by sending dirty propaganda balloons into the DPRK. They even put their armed forces on alert . The UK KFA , ASSPUK and JISGE denounce strongly these despicable and low moves by the south Korean puppets .
Let’s rally round and defend the DPRK more strongly against the moves of the US imperialists , international reactionary forces and the south Korean puppets.
THE GREAT LEADER COMRADE KIM JONG IL IS IMMORTAL!
LONG LIVE GENERAL KIM JONG UN!
DEFEND THE DPR KOREA AND JUCHE !
UK KFA
ASSPUK
JISGE

Posted by Official Delegate KFA UK

New year eve 2012

2012-01-01T18:17:00.000-08:00

On 31st 2011, the new year eve, I went to attend my colleague (Saro) 's son Vicky 21st birthday celebration at Fort Canning Park.
Out of six colleagues, only I and the other colleague free to attend Vicky birthday blast. I intended to attend the birthday party to have more exposure and strengthening the relationship with others. I reached at the destination at 1930 hrs.
My colleague Saro saw me and said that she was extremely happy to see me here to attend his son's birthday blast. She told me that there would be magical show, dancing and singing programmes. I was enjoying all these.
At about 2300hrs, I left the site and went to nearby orchard road. I saw so many people there waiting for the count down.

Quan Yifeng must show good example

2011-12-30T18:00:00.000-08:00

MediaCorp artiste Quan Yifeng must show good example this time. Quan Yifeng is the famous host in Singapore TV scene. From the news, I know Quan Yifeng had few similar cases like fighting, arguing and having bad temper. I had visited her blog site to see her blogs occassionally and gave some encouragement to her. This time when I heard that Quan Yifeng had the court case. I ready feel disappointed. As the famous host in Singapore, Quan Yifeng must show good example.
I hope this time Quan Yifeng can ready change. Yes, Human beings bound to commit mistakes because we are not the saints.
Quan Yifeng had pleaded guilty to damaging a taxi meter and the receipt printer during a quarrel with the cab driver. Quan Yifeng is the lucky person that she can escape a jail sentence yesterday after she was sentenced to 15 months' probation for the offence. I hope she must not do the mistakes again because it will surely affect her career if she do it again. The worse scenerio is like other unlucky people disappear from the acting scene forever.
Quan Yifeng must ready take care her health both physical and mental. It is useless to have the fame but always in the state of depression.

In meting out the sentence, District Judge Low Wee Ping said he took into account a probation report and Quan's medical history, which included a bout of post-natal depression after her daughter was born 12 years ago.

District Judge Low said: "The court is not condoning what you have done but allowing the probation because of the string mitigating factors, especially your medical history. What you have done and your background does not justify the offence."
Let us briefing study Quan Yifeng's history. In 2007, Quan Yifeng was diagnosed with severe clinical depression, which included anxiety and sleep problems. She was then referred for psychiatric treatment and put on anti-depressants, which she continued to take right up to the time of the offence in June last year.

Quan Yifengwho is 37 years old was charged with mischief after she pulled out the taxi fare meter and spilled water in the receipt printer of a taxi on June 26 following a dispute with taxi driver Chan Swee Kong. The damage amounted to S$70.

Quan Yifeng had alleged Mr Chan, 53, did not help her with her luggage, took offence at her criticism that he was not sure of the way to the airport and slammed his brakes in retaliation, causing her then 11-year-old daughter to fall off her seat.

After Quan took Mr Chan's photos, a scuffle broke out. Last month, she pleaded guilty to mischief, with two other charges taken into consideration.

Under the terms of the 15-month probation, Quan must keep to her psychiatric treatment, which includes anger management therapy and her medical regime.

She is not allowed to leave Singapore unless she seeks and obtains prior approval from her probation officer. Quan must also contact the officer within 24 hours of her return.

A relieved Quan - who was represented by lawyers Subhas Anandan and Sunil Sudheesan - spoke to the media after the court hearing.

Quan Yifeng, who in 2006 was fined S$1,000 after a fight with a bowling alley assistant, said the entire episode was a wake-up call for her.

"I realised I did have a very bad temper and I must work to change it. I hope to learn how to cope with difficult situations in a better way," she said in Mandarin.

She also attributed the incident to her breakdown following her 2009 divorce with TV personality Peter Yu, her husband of 11 years.

"Being a working, single mother ... handling the emotional and financial pressure got to me."

To her fans, Quan Yifeng had this to say: "I will do my best to gain their 'like'. ... I'm sorry for what I have done."
Let us wish Quan Yifeng strong, healthy and always free from hatred, greed and stupidity.
I hope oneday she can become the mentor to teach people to get rid of hatred, greed and coach people how to live happily.

Yahoo and Sph news

2011-12-28T18:22:00.000-08:00

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) had filed on 18th Nov 2011 a copyright infringement suit against Yahoo. This was the very sad news for us the readers.
I hope both side Singapore Press Holdings and Yahoo can solve the issue internally without going to court.
We readers appreciate Yahoo always like to provide updated news from time to time. For readers, we can always see the updated news because it is on line 24 hours. I also like to read news from SPH newspapers, they also work very hard to provide many exciting news daily.
As readers, we are benefited from all their efforts, I mean both Yahoo and SPH news.
I hope both side can settle the issue peacefully. Perhaps both side can sit down and talk harmoniously. In this way both side can cooperate in future without any unhappy incidence.

OCBC

2011-12-27T18:54:00.000-08:00

OCBC is one of the popular banks in Singapore. OCBC's customer service is extremely good. On 15th December 2011, I drew some money from OCBC ATM machine. I drew about 300 dollars for my weekly uses. On the way back to home, I found my wallet was lost. I suspect my wallet was lost on the bus no. 181. I immediately called OCBC hot line. The customer officer was very polite and shown sincerity to help me up. He asked several question related to my OCBC bank account details and then he said that my OCBC ATM card was blocked. I felt extremely realized because my OCBC ATM card's password is too simply that anybody can guess and draw cash from OCBC ATM machine.
Later, I called up SBS bus service to check anybody returned my lost wallet. I was pleased to know that a honest passenger MR. Mohamed had returned it. I claimed back my wallet and the 300 over dollars and all the cards still there. I called up Mr. Mohamed and thanked him and I told him that I would give him the treat at the convenient time.
Few days later, I went to one of the OCBC branch to re block my ATM card, again the OCBC customer officer was so patiently to reactivate my card and it was totally free of charge.
I will continue to use OCBC service because their customer service is really great.

Kim Jong Un

2011-12-21T18:39:00.000-08:00

North Korea said on Wednesday that millions of grief-stricken people turned out to mourn "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-Il, whose death has left the world scrambling for details about his young successor Mr. Kim Jong Un.The North's propaganda machine has cranked into action to secure the late dictator's legacy and build up the good imagesame for his youngest son Kim Jong Un, who inherits the world's last communist dynasty.Television footage broadcast on Wednesday showed tears streaming down Jong Un's reddened face as he stood before his father's body.It lies in state in a glass coffin at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace, surrounded by red Kimjongilia flowers named after the leader, whose death aged 69 was announced on Monday by a tearful television presenter.The new ruler Mr. Kim Jong Un, clad in a black Mao suit, shook hands with distraught visitors in dark attire or military uniforms, occasionally bowing to them.Beijing's ambassador to North Korea was among those who laid wreaths, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.Elsewhere, North Korean media showed mourners braving freezing conditions to pay their respects to Kim senior, seemingly overwhelmed by grief.People in winter coats were shown weeping in a park blanketed with snow, laying flowers for the late leader.The North's official news agency reported at least five million people had visited statues and portraits around the capital Pyongyang to pay respects to the late leader - more than a fifth of the entire population."These places turned into a veritable sea of mourners who bitterly wept, looking up to portraits of smiling Kim Jong-Il," it said.Jong-Un's televised appearance provided a rare glimpse of the man poised to take the helm of the nuclear-armed nation while still in his late 20s.Yonhap news agency quoted a senior Seoul government source as saying Jong-Un issued his first military order just before his father's death, commanding all units to halt field exercises and return to base."This is clear-cut evidence that Kim Jong-Un has secured a firm grip on the military," the official was quoted as saying.North Korea's neighbours and the United States, which is treaty-bound to defend South Korea and Japan, are watching the transition warily.Kim Jong-Un appears to have been accepted by the rest of the ruling elite as the official face of the new leadership, said Ralph Cossa, president of the foreign policy research institute Pacific Forum CSIS in Hawaii."They have as much a vested interest in a stable power transition as junior Kim does," he wrote in a commentary.The senior Kim had reportedly been grooming his youngest son for the succession since suffering a stroke in August 2008. In September last year Jong-Un was appointed a four-star general and given senior party posts.South Korea, still technically at war with the North, announced it would allow private groups to send condolence messages to its neighbour in another conciliatory gesture.The move came a day after officials scrapped a plan to display Christmas lights near their shared border - a proposal that had infuriated Pyongyang - and sent its sympathies to the North Korean people.Seoul had resumed the lights display last December, ending a suspension of several years, after a shelling attack by the North on a border island killed four South Koreans the previous month.South Korea also accuses its neighbour of firing a torpedo on a warship in March 2010 with the loss of 46 lives.Defectors who fled Kim's harsh rule for South Korea launched tens of thousands of leaflets across the border by hot air balloon Wednesday, denouncing the late leader and calling for an Arab Spring-style uprising in the North."Rise up, people. Fight bravely like the Africans to end the third-generation succession," the leaflets read.The head of a South Korean church that helps refugees from the North said recent signs of a military build-up along the communist state's border with China suggested fears of an exodus."I personally think there is a possibility of a mass defection," Pastor Kim Seung-Eun, of the Caleb Mission, told journalists in Seoul.
Let's sincerely wish Mr. Kim Jong Un can manage the country well. Hope all nations can work with North Korea harmoniously.
Let's hope South Korea respect North Korea and do not promote other type of religion through balloon.

The Workers' Party in Singapore

2011-12-17T19:24:00.000-08:00

The Workers’ Party in Singapore is deeply concerned about the frequency of MRT train service disruptions along the North-South and East-West (NS-EW) lines and the Circle Line, which are managed by SMRT Corporation (SMRT). The Workers' Party are particularly dismayed by the scale of the service disruption between Marina Bay and Braddell MRT stations on the evening of Thursday, 15th December, and how the crisis was managed.

Over 127,000 commuters were affected that evening, and 4,000 passengers were trapped for up to an hour in the packed trains, with limited ventilation in the carriages. At least two passengers had to be hospitalised and others had reportedly fainted. Train services were disrupted again on 17th December on the North-South line and services on the entire NW-EW lines will commence service only at 10am on 18th December, affecting thousands more commuters.

The Workers' Party are concerned that the apparent increasing frequency of train service disruptions may be reflective of much deeper infrastructural and technical problems plaguing the 24-year old NS-EW lines.

They question whether these service disruptions were due to insufficient investments in maintenance and upgrades, considering that the MRT system has come under heavy strain over the past 10 years due to the rapid increase in population and ridership. If so, were the lack of essential investments a result of pressure on the public listed MRT operators to minimise costs and maximise profits for the benefit of their shareholders, at the expense of the 2.3 million commuters?

A more immediate concern is the apparent inability of the MRT operators and the relevant government agencies to deal with crises of this scale, despite several large scale civil emergency exercises held in recent years, like Exercise Northstar. They dread to think how much worse the situation could be in the event of a terrorist attack or train collision.

The Workers' Party ask if the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as the regulator of the MRT operators, could have been more vigilant in ensuring that quality of service and safety standards, including train maintenance and operations, were met by SMRT.

The Government cannot stand at arms’ length from this extremely serious disruption to the train services. In the matter of this essential public good, the Government is accountable to the people of Singapore for the performance of the MRT operators to ensure the safety and well-being of commuters.

Teresa Hsu the saint

2011-12-14T20:04:00.000-08:00

Singapore had lost one extraordinary person Teresa Hsu. I call he the saint. She passed away on 7 December 2011 at age 113.. I am the fan of Teresa Hsu. From her selflessness, we ready can learn something valuable. Out of all the famous people in Singapore, Teresa Hsu can ready inspire people because of her kindness, helpfulness. She was the extremely low profile person, She was not interested on fame. She shown us how to be the normal person. Her nickname is 'Mother Teresa'. Teresa Hsu was the outstanding social worker in Singapore or International.
This supercentenarian was Singapore's oldest person who had the passion to serve those needy, old and sick people.
Teresa Hsu died peacefully at her home on 7 December. She was cremated on the same day. She knew that her final days would come any moment and prepared to leave this world in peaceful manner. Teresa Hsu left instructions not to make any announcement of her death in the news media, or perform any ceremonies that would cause disturbance and inconvenience to others. Teresa was so caring even she was about to leave the world. Unlike other famous people, she had the truly sincere heart helping others. Through her whole life esposode
The notice was signed by her co-worker Sharana Rao."She has further instructed that no claim be made of her ash by whosoever," it added.

Teresa Hsu, a trained nurse, devoted her entire life to helping the less fortunate.

Born in a tiny village in the Guangdong province of China, Hsu traveled to various countries, such as Hong Kong and Paraguay, to help others, before settling down in Singapore.

Here, she served first as an unsalaried matron at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital for about three years before opening an old folks home, called the "Home for the Aged Sick".

After retirement, she turned her attention to her welfare service, Heart to Heart, where she reached out to needy elderly folks and families.
These few days, local media and newspapers all published the news. Teresa Hsu will be always remembered by all Singaporeans and oversea people.

Treat others well

2011-12-01T05:31:00.000-08:00

If we are in service line, we are told to treat customer well. We always hear " customer is always right".
But we do that because we want to gain profits from the customers. How about adopting the same attitude even if we are not in service line?
I think this is good attitude towards others not just the customers. Let me share with you the story.
Madam Tan is the lecturer on psychology in the university. She said her husband always shout louder to her but she talk to him in the soft mode.
Asking her can she change his husband 's attitude. She said that she was unable to change him. She said a person can be changed unless he want to change himself.

How to go to the pure land after leaving this world?

2011-11-30T18:35:00.000-08:00

How to go to the pure land after leaving this world?For those who want to go pure land-Western blissful world after leaving this world. Beside always reciting Namoamituofo, they must have the following ten mindset.
1. They must be totally compassionate towards all human beings and sentient beings, do not hurt and injure them and always make them feeling happy.
2. They must be in serenity both body and mind. They must feel pitiful for people and do their best to clear away their worries.3.
3. They must not give up and must able to protect the good teachings from the awaken one even losing their life.
4. They must be able to free from all attachment, using wisdom to observe all situation without any attachment.
5. They must have the clean heart, do not be involved in the worldly matters like profits,etc. They must be contented and have the clean heart.
6. They must not forget the purpose of going to the pure land. They must be persistent and willing to go to the pure land to learn advanced wisdom there.
7. They must have the mindset of total equality, respect others without any arrogance.
8. They must have the decisive mindset, do not engaged in gossipping and have the strong belief and do not lose the direction.
9. They must do all good deeds according to the Buddha's teaching. They must not have evil mind at all.
10. They observe the wonder of amituofo without any attachment.
Remember all must be stay awake in order to go to the pure land.

The number of the audience at the first assembly

2011-11-28T22:45:00.001-08:00

The number of the audience at the first assembly

[13] The Buddha said to Ananda, "The number of shravakas at the first teaching assembly of that Buddha was incalculable; so was the number of the bodhisattvas. Even if an immeasurable and uncountable number of humans multiplied by millions of kotis should all become like Mahamaudgalyayana and together reckon their number during innumerable nayutas of kalpas, or even until they attain Nirvana, they could still not know that number. Let us suppose that there is a great ocean, infinitely deep and wide, and that one takes a drop of water out of it with a hundredth part of a split hair. How would you compare that drop of water with the rest of the ocean?"
Ananda replied, "When the drop of water is compared with the great ocean, it is impossible even for one skilled in astronomy or mathematics to know the proportion, or for anyone to describe it by any rhetorical or metaphorical expressions."
The Buddha said to Ananda, "Even if people like Mahamaudgalyayana were to count for millions of kotis of kalpas, the number of the shravakas and bodhisattvas at the first teaching assembly who could be counted would be like a drop of water, and the number of sages yet to be counted would be like the rest of the ocean."

Amida's life-span

2011-11-27T17:12:00.000-08:00

Amida's life-span [12] The Buddha said to Ananda, "The life of Amitabha is so long that it is impossible for anyone to calculate it. To give an illustration, let us suppose that all the innumerable sentient beings in the worlds of the ten quarters were reborn in human form and that every one became a shravaka or pratyekabuddha. Even if they assembled in one place, concentrated their thoughts, and exercised the power of their wisdom to the utmost to reckon the length of the Buddha's life, even after a thousand million kalpas they could still not reach its limit. So it is with the life-span of shravakas, bodhisattvas, heavenly beings and human beings in his land. Similarly, it is not to be encompassed by any means of reckoning or by any metaphorical expression. Again, the number of the shravakas and bodhisattvas living there is incalculable. They are fully endowed with transcendent wisdom and free in their exercise of majestic power; they could hold the entire world in their hands."

Amida's light

2011-11-26T19:47:00.001-08:00

Amida's light [11] The Buddha said to Ananda, "The majestic light of the Buddha Amitabha is the most exalted. No other Buddha's light can match his. The light of some Buddhas illuminates a hundred Buddha-lands, and that of others, a thousand Buddha-lands. Briefly, that of Amitabha illuminates the eastern Buddha-land, as numerous as the sands of the River Ganges. In the same way, it illuminates the Buddha-lands in the south, west and north, in each of the four intermediate quarters, above and below. Further, the light of some Buddhas extends seven feet; that of others, one yojana, or two, three, four or five yojanas; and the distance covered increases in this way until the light of some Buddhas illuminates one Buddha-land.
"For this reason, Amitabha is called by the following names: the Buddha of Infinite Light, the Buddha of Boundless Light, the Buddha of Unhindered Light, the Buddha of Incomparable Light, the Buddha of the Light of the King of Flame, the Buddha of Pure Light, the Buddha of the Light of Joy, the Buddha of Light of Wisdom, the Buddha of Unceasing Light, the Buddha of Inconceivable Light, the Buddha of Ineffable Light, and the Buddha of the Light Outshining the Sun and the Moon.
"If, sentient beings encounter his light, their three defilements are removed; they feel tenderness, joy and pleasure; and good thoughts arise. If sentient beings in the three realms of suffering see his light, they will all be relieved and freed from affliction. At the end of their lives, they all reach emancipation.
"The light of Amitabha shines brilliantly, illuminating all the Buddha-lands of the ten quarters. There is no place where it is not perceived. I am not the only one who now praises his light. All the Buddhas, shravakas, pratyekabuddhas and bodhisattvas praise and glorify it in the same way. If sentient beings, having heard of the majestic virtue of his light, glorify it continually, day and night, with sincerity of heart, they will be able to attain birth in his land, as they wish. Then the multitudes of bodhisattvas and shravakas will praise their excellent virtue. Later, when they attain Buddhahood, all the Buddhas and bodhisattvas in the ten quarters will praise their light, just as I now praise the light of Amitabha."
The Buddha continued, "The majestic glory of the light of Amitabha could not be exhaustively described even if I praised it continuously, day and night, for the period of one kalpa."

Dharmakara's attainment of Buddhahood

2011-11-26T05:47:00.001-08:00

Dharmakara's attainment of Buddhahood

[10] Ananda asked the Buddha, "Has the Bodhisattva Dharmakara already attained Buddhahood and then passed into Nirvana? Or has he not yet attained Buddhahood? Or is he dwelling somewhere at present?"
The Buddha replied to Ananda, "The Bodhisattva Dharmakara has already attained Buddhahood and is now dwelling in a western Buddha-land, called 'Peace and Bliss,' a hundred thousand kotis of lands away from here."
Ananda further asked the Buddha, "How much time has passed since he attained Buddhahood?"
The Buddha replied, "Since he attained Buddhahood, about ten kalpas have passed."
He continued, "In that Buddha-land, the earth is composed of seven jewels -- namely, gold, silver, beryl, coral, amber, agate and ruby -- which have spontaneously appeared. The land itself is so vast, spreading boundlessly to the farthest extent, that it is impossible to know its limit. All the rays of light from those jewels intermingle and create manifold reflections, producing a dazzling illumination. Those pure, superb and exquisite adornments are unsurpassed in all the worlds of the ten quarters. They are the finest of all gems, and are like those of the Sixth Heaven. In that land, there are no mountains, such as Mount Sumeru and the Encircling Adamantine Mountains. Likewise, there are neither oceans nor seas, valleys nor gorges. But one can see those manifestations by the Buddha's power if one so wishes. In that land there is no hell; neither are there realms of hungry spirits and animals nor other adverse conditions. Neither do the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter exist. It is always moderate and pleasant, never cold or hot."
Then, Ananda asked the Buddha, "If, World-Honored One, there is no Mount Sumeru in that land, what sustains the Heaven of the Four Kings and the Heaven of the Thirty-three Gods?"
The Buddha said to Ananda, "What sustains Yama, which is the Third Heaven of the world of desire, and other heavens up to the Highest Heaven of the world of form?"
Ananda answered, "The consequences of karma are inconceivable."
The Buddha said to Ananda, "Inconceivable indeed are the consequences of karma, and so are the worlds of the Buddhas. By the power of meritorious deeds, sentient beings in that land dwell on the ground of karmic reward. That is why those heavens exist without Mount Sumeru."
Ananda continued, "I do not doubt this myself but have asked you about it simply because I wished to remove such doubts for the benefit of sentient beings in the future."

Dharmakara's practices of the Bodhisattva Path

2011-11-24T04:21:00.000-08:00

Dharmakara's practices of the Bodhisattva Path [9] The Buddha said to Ananda, "As soon as the Bhiksu Dharmakara spoke those verses, the entire earth shook in six ways, and a rain of wonderful flowers fell from heaven, scattering everywhere. Spontaneous music was heard, and a voice in the sky said, 'Surely you will attain the highest, perfect Enlightenment.
"Then the Bhiksu Dharmakara kept all those great vows which were sincere, unfailing and unsurpassed in the whole world, and intensely aspired to attain Nirvana.
"Then, Ananda, after proclaiming and establishing those universal vows in the presence of the Buddha Lokeshvararaja before the multitude of beings, including the eight kinds of superhuman beings, such as devas and dragon-spirits, and also Mara and Brahma, the Bhiksu Dharmakara was solely intent on producing a glorious and exquisite land. The Buddha-land which he sought to establish was vast in extent, unsurpassed and supremely wonderful, always present and subject neither to decay nor change. During inconceivable and innumerable kalpas, he cultivated the immeasurable meritorious practices of the Bodhisattva Path.
"He did not harbor any thought of greed, hatred or cruelty; nor did he allow any ideas of greed, hatred or cruelty to arise. He was unattached to any form, sound, smell, taste, touch or idea. Possessed of the power to persevere, he did not avoid undergoing various afflictions. Having little desire for his own sake, he knew contentment. Without any impure thought, enmity or stupidity, he dwelt continually in tranquil samadhi. His wisdom was unobstructed, and his mind free of falsehood and deceitfulness. With an expression of tenderness in his face and with kindness in his speech, he spoke to others in consonance with their inner thoughts. Courageous and diligent, strong-willed and untiring, he devoted himself solely to the pursuit of the pure Dharma, thereby benefiting a multitude of beings. He revered the Three Treasures, respected his teachers and elders, and thus adorned his practices with a great store of merits. By so doing, he enabled sentient beings to partake of it.
"He dwelt in the realization that all dharmas are empty, devoid of distinctive features, and not to be sought after, and that they neither act nor arise; he thus realized that all dharmas are like magical creations. He avoided all wrong speech that would bring harm upon himself or others or both; he engaged in right speech that would bring benefit to himself or others or both. He abandoned his kingdom and renounced the throne, leaving behind wealth and sensuous pleasures. Practicing the Six Paramitas himself, he taught others to do the same. During innumerable kalpas, he accumulated merits and amassed virtues.
"Wherever he was born, an immeasurable stock of treasure spontaneously appeared as he wished. He taught countless sentient beings and guided them on the path of the highest, true Enlightenment. He was reborn as a rich man, a lay devotee, a member of the highest caste or of a noble family, a ksatriya king, a wheel-turning monarch, a king of one of the six heavens in the world of desire, or even higher, as a Brahma-king. He revered and worshipped all Buddhas by making the four kinds of offering to them. The merit he thus acquired was indescribably great. Fragrance issued from his mouth as from a blue lotus-flower, and every pore of his body emitted the scent of sandalwood, which permeated innumerable worlds. His appearance was majestic, and his physical characteristics and marks were truly wonderful. From his hands, inexhaustible treasures, clothes, food and drink, rare and exquisite flowers and incense, silken canopies, banners, and other ornaments were produced. In such manifestations he was unrivaled among all heavenly and human beings. He thus attained the command of all dharmas."

I say sorry to you

2011-11-23T21:47:00.000-08:00

Time is running very fast. Thinking of the past, I feel soory for my on line friend Dear Bxxxxx. I had caused her some unhappiness. I am now say sorry to her but it is unlikely She will see this post.
Few years ago I had sent the email to her. Let me take a look.

Dear bxxxx,

I wish you Merry Christmas and happy new year. I now learning how to be a man.

I know that I have already given your unhappibess in the past. I sincerely say sorry to you.

I am reading the previous mail that you sent to me. I know you are nice girl, thanks a lot, may all good things come to you.
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I had received the email from her as well. Let me take a look as well.

William,

Still sleeping?

Thanks for share my sadness n happiness.

Actually I want to give u only happiness feeling .

I m sorry. I always give u sadness feeling .

Now I feel better than yesterday..

Even I cant find a job and cant get no more stay

I can come back aga.

I think I m very lucky bcos I have a friend like u.

U give me a lot of physical n mental support.

I never forget.

bxxxx

Juseige - Verses Confirming the Vows

2011-11-23T05:16:00.000-08:00

Juseige - Verses Confirming the Vows

[8] The Buddha said to Ananda, "The Bhiksu Dharmakara, having thus proclaimed those vows, spoke the following verses:

1. I have made vows, unrivaled in all the world;
I will certainly reach the unsurpassed Way.
If these vows should not be fulfilled,
May I not attain perfect Enlightenment.

2. If I should not become a great benefactor
In lives to come for immeasurable kalpas
To save the poor and the afflicted everywhere,
May I not attain perfect Enlightenment.

3. When I attain Buddhahood,
My Name shall be heard throughout the ten quarters;
Should there be any place where it is not heard,
May I not attain perfect Enlightenment.

4. Free of greed and with deep, perfect mindfulness
And pure wisdom, I will perform the sacred practices;
I will seek to attain the unsurpassed Way
And become the teacher of devas and humans.

5. With my divine power I will display great light,
Illuminating the worlds without limit,
And dispel the darkness of the three defilements;
Thus I will deliver all beings from misery.

6. Having obtained the eye of wisdom,
I will remove the darkness of ignorance;
I will block all the evil paths
And open the gate to the good realms.

7. When merits and virtues are perfected,
My majestic light shall radiate in the ten quarters,
Outshining the sun and the moon
And surpassing the brilliance of the heavens.

8. I will open the Dharma-store for the multitudes
And endow them all with treasures of merit.
Being always among the multitudes,
I will proclaim the Dharma with the lion's roar.

9. I will make offerings to all the Buddhas,
Thereby acquiring roots of virtue.
When my vows are fulfilled and my wisdom perfected,
I shall be the sovereign of the three worlds.

10. Like your unhindered wisdom, O Buddha,
Mine shall reach everywhere, illuminating all;
May my supreme wisdom
Be like yours, Most Excellent Honored One.

11. If these vows are to be fulfilled,
Let this universe of a thousand million worlds shake in response
And let all the devas in heaven
Rain down rare and marvelous flowers."

Forty-eight Vows

2011-11-21T01:02:00.000-08:00

Forty-eight Vows [7] (1) If, when I attain Buddhahood, there should be in my land a hell, a realm of hungry spirits or a realm of animals, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(2) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should after death fall again into the three evil realms, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(3) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not all be the color of pure gold, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(4) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not all be of one appearance, and should there be any difference in beauty, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(5) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not remember all their previous lives, not knowing even the events which occurred during the previous hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of kalpas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(6) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not possess the divine eye of seeing even a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of Buddha-lands, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(7) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not possess the divine ear of hearing the teachings of at least a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of Buddhas and should not remember all of them, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(8) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not possess the faculty of knowing the thoughts of others, at least those of all sentient beings living in a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of Buddha-lands, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(9) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not possess the supernatural power of travelling anywhere in one instant, even beyond a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of Buddha-lands, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(10) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should give rise to thoughts of self-attachment, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(11) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not dwell in the Definitely Assured State and unfailingly reach Nirvana, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(12) If, when I attain Buddhahood, my light should be limited, unable to illuminate at least a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of Buddha-lands, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(13) If, when I attain Buddhahood, my life-span should be limited, even to the extent of a hundred thousand kotis of nayutas of kalpas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(14) If, when I attain Buddhahood, the number of the shravakas in my land could be known, even if all the beings and pratyekabuddhas living in this universe of a thousand million worlds should count them during a hundred thousand kalpas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(15) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should have limited life-spans, except when they wish to shorten them, in accordance with their original vows, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(16) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should even hear of any wrongdoing, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(17) If, when I attain Buddhahood, innumerable Buddhas in the land of the ten quarters should not all praise and glorify my Name, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(18) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the lands of the ten quarters who sincerely and joyfully entrust themselves to me, desire to be born in my land, and call my Name, even ten times, should not be born there, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment. Excluded, however, are those who commit the five gravest offences and abuse the right Dharma.
(19) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the lands of the ten quarters, who awaken aspiration for Enlightenment, do various meritorious deeds and sincerely desire to be born in my land, should not, at their death, see me appear before them surrounded by a multitude of sages, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(20) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the lands of the ten quarters who, having heard my Name, concentrate their thoughts on my land, plant roots of virtue, and sincerely transfer their merits towards my land with a desire to be born there, should not eventually fulfill their aspiration, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(21) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not all be endowed with the thirty-two physical characteristics of a Great Man, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(22) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the Buddha-lands of other quarters who visit my land should not ultimately and unfailingly reach the Stage of Becoming a Buddha after One More Life, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment. Excepted are those who wish to teach and guide sentient beings in accordance with their original vows. For they wear the armour of great vows, accumulate merits, deliver all beings from birth-and-death, visit Buddha-lands to perform the bodhisattva practices, make offerings to Buddhas, Tathagatas, throughout the ten quarters, enlighten uncountable sentient beings as numerous as the sands of the River Ganges, and establish them in the highest, perfect Enlightenment. Such bodhisattvas transcend the course of practice of the ordinary bodhisattvas, manifest the practices of all the bodhisattva stages, and cultivate the virtues of Samantabhadra.
(23) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land, in order to make offerings to Buddhas through my transcendent power, should not be able to reach immeasurable and innumerable kotis of nayutas of Buddha-lands in as short a time as it takes to eat a meal, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(24) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land should not be able, as they wish, to perform meritorious acts of worshipping the Buddhas with the offerings of their choice, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(25) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land should not be able to expound the Dharma with the all-knowing wisdom, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(26) If, when I attain Buddhahood, there should be any bodhisattva in my land not endowed with the body of the Vajra-god Narayana, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(27) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings should be able, even with the divine eye, to distinguish by name and calculate by number all the myriads of manifestations provided for the humans and devas in my land, which are glorious and resplendent and have exquisite details beyond description, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(28) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land, even those with little store of merit, should not be able to see the Bodhi-tree which has countless colors and is four million li in height, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(29) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land should not acquire eloquence and wisdom in upholding sutras and reciting and expounding them, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(30) If, when I attain Buddhahood, the wisdom and eloquence of bodhisattvas in my land should be limited, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(31) If, when I attain Buddhahood, my land should not be resplendent, revealing in its light all the immeasurable, innumerable and inconceivable Buddha-lands, like images reflected in a clear mirror, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(32) If, when I attain Buddhahood, all the myriads of manifestations in my land, from the ground to the sky, such as palaces, pavilions, ponds, streams and trees, should not be composed of both countless treasures, which surpass in supreme excellence anything in the worlds of humans and devas, and of a hundred thousand kinds of aromatic wood, whose fragrance pervades all the worlds of the ten quarters, causing all bodhisattvas who sense it to perform Buddhist practices, then may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(33) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the immeasurable and inconceivable Buddha-lands of the ten quarters, who have been touched by my light, should not feel peace and happiness in their bodies and minds surpassing those of humans and devas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(34) If, when I attain Buddhahood, sentient beings in the immeasurable and inconceivable Buddha-lands of the ten quarters, who have heard my Name, should not gain the bodhisattva's insight into the non-arising of all dharmas and should not acquire various profound dharanis, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(35) If, when I attain Buddhahood, women in the immeasurable and inconceivable Buddha-lands of the ten quarters who, having heard my Name, rejoice in faith, awaken aspiration for Enlightenment and wish to renounce womanhood, should after death be reborn again as women, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(36) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the immeasurable and inconceivable Buddha-lands of the ten quarters, who have heard my Name, should not, after the end of their lives, always perform sacred practices until they reach Buddhahood, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(37) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in the immeasurable and inconceivable Buddha-lands of the ten quarters, who having heard my Name, prostrate themselves on the ground to revere and worship me, rejoice in faith, and perform bodhisattva practices, should not be respected by all devas and people of the world, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(38) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not obtain clothing, as soon as such a desire arises in their minds, and if the fine robes as prescribed and praised by the Buddhas should not be spontaneously provided for them to wear, and if these clothes should need sewing, bleaching, dyeing or washing, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(39) If, when I attain Buddhahood, humans and devas in my land should not enjoy happiness and pleasure comparable to that of a monk who has exhausted all the passions, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(40) If, when I attain Buddhahood, the bodhisattvas in my land who wish to see the immeasurable glorious Buddha-lands of the ten quarters, should not be able to view all of them reflected in the jewelled trees, just as one sees one's face reflected in a clear mirror, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(41) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should, at any time before becoming Buddhas, have impaired, inferior or incomplete sense organs, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(42) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not all attain the samadhi called 'pure emancipation' and, while dwelling therein, without losing concentration, should not be able to make offerings in one instant to immeasurable and inconceivable Buddhas, World-Honored Ones, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(43) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not be reborn into noble families after their death, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(44) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not rejoice so greatly as to dance and perform the bodhisattva practices and should not acquire stores of merit, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(45) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not all attain the samadhi called 'universal equality' and, while dwelling therein, should not always be able to see all the immeasurable and inconceivable Tathagatas until those bodhisattvas, too, become Buddhas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(46) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in my land should not be able to hear spontaneously whatever teachings they may wish, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(47) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not instantly reach the Stage of Non-retrogression, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.
(48) If, when I attain Buddhahood, bodhisattvas in the lands of the other quarters who hear my Name should not instantly gain the first, second and third insights into the nature of dharmas and firmly abide in the truths realized by all the Buddhas, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment."

Dharmakara's resolution to become a Buddha

2011-11-20T17:32:00.001-08:00

Dharmakara's resolution to become a Buddha [6] The Buddha said to Ananda, "Having spoken these verses, the Bhiksu Dharmakara said to the Buddha Lokeshvararaja, 'Respectfully, World-Honored One, I announce that I have awakened aspiration for the highest, perfect Enlightenment. I beseech you to explain the Dharma to me fully, so that I can perform practices for the establishment of a pure Buddha-land adorned with infinite excellent qualities. So please teach me how to attain Enlightenment quickly and to remove the roots of afflictions of birth-and-death for all.'"
The Buddha said to Ananda, "At that time the Buddha Lokeshvararaja replied to the Bhiksu Dharmakara, 'You yourself should know by what practice you can establish a glorious Buddha-land.' The Bhiksu said to the Buddha, 'That is far too vast and deep for my comprehension. I sincerely beseech you, World-Honored One, to explain in detail the practices by which Buddhas, Tathagatas, established their pure lands. After I hear that, I wish to practice as instructed and so fulfill my aspirations.'
"At that time the Buddha Lokeshvararaja recognized the Bhiksu Dharmakara's noble and high aspirations, and taught him as follows: 'If, for example, one keeps on bailing water out of a great ocean with a pint-measure, one will be able to reach the bottom after many kalpas and then obtain rare treasures. Likewise, if one sincerely, diligently and unceasingly seeks the Way, one will be able to reach one's destination. What vow is there which cannot be fulfilled?'
"Then the Buddha Lokeshvararaja explained in detail the greater and lesser aspects of two hundred and ten kotis of Buddha-lands, together with the good and evil natures of heavenly and human beings living there. He revealed them all to the Bhiksu just as he had requested. Then the Bhiksu, having heard the Buddha's exposition of the glorious pure land and also having seen all of them, resolved upon his supreme, unsurpassed vows. His mind being serene and his aspirations free of attachment, he was unexcelled throughout the world. For five full kalpas he contemplated the vows, and then chose the pure practices for the establishment of his Buddha-land."
Ananda asked the Buddha, "How long was the life-span of beings in the land of the Buddha Lokeshvararaja?"
The Buddha replied, "The length of life of that Buddha was forty-two kalpas."
He continued, "After that Dharmakara Bodhisattva adopted the pure practices which had led to the establishment of the excellent lands of two hundred and ten kotis of Buddhas. When he had finished this task, he went to the Buddha, knelt down at his feet, walked round him three times, joined his palms in worship and sat down. He then said to the Buddha, 'I have adopted the pure practices for the establishment of a glorious Buddha-land.' The Buddha said to him, 'You should proclaim this. Know that now is the right time. Encourage and delight the entire assembly. Hearing this, other bodhisattvas will practice this Dharma and so fulfill their innumerable great vows.' The Bhiksu replied, 'I beg you to grant me your attention. Now I will fully proclaim my vows.'