A Little Story About Karma

[Soph]

Yesterday, whilst sat in town waiting for my boyfriend, I got talking to a Buddhist monk (English guy) who was doing the rounds raising money for a local childrens home. We had a really good chat about Buddhism etc, and in the end, I ended up donating some money, and also offering to volunteer some time to work with their scheme (okay, so I did it cos it would help me with my course/CV etc).

My boyfriend arrived and we finished the conversation, and off we went in the sunshine for a picnic on the park. About 3 hours later I went to my bag to find my phone (un-insured) and it was gone. I knew immediately it was lost, and I had left it on the steps in the Nottinghams busy market square. As far as I was concerned, it was gone for good, and I was just a wee bit angry with myself for being so dizzy.

Rushed back to the square and called my number, just hoping. On the third call a guy picked up - he had found my phone, and had waited around town all day hoping I would return - he had even tried to call my Dad to see if he could contact me somehow!

Went and met the guy, and took him for a pint! It just got me thinking about Karma, as I felt I was doing a good deed that day. And in return something good happened to me.

As far as im concerned I was bloody lucky to get the phone back - especially leaving it in Notts city centre - there was a group of about 10 Chavs sat just next to me, and really they could have picked it up and run me up a super phone bill!

Anyway, just thought id share that with you, as it certainly got me thinking. Not sure if I can afford to donate much more money to charity, but will certianly be doing some voluntary work in the future.

Gouranga!

[kratindaeng]

Yesterday, whilst sat in town waiting for my boyfriend, I got talking to a Buddhist monk (English guy) who was doing the rounds raising money for a local childrens home. We had a really good chat about Buddhism etc, and in the end, I ended up donating some money, and also offering to volunteer some time to work with their scheme (okay, so I did it cos it would help me with my course/CV etc).

My boyfriend arrived and we finished the conversation, and off we went in the sunshine for a picnic on the park. About 3 hours later I went to my bag to find my phone (un-insured) and it was gone. I knew immediately it was lost, and I had left it on the steps in the Nottinghams busy market square. As far as I was concerned, it was gone for good, and I was just a wee bit angry with myself for being so dizzy.

Rushed back to the square and called my number, just hoping. On the third call a guy picked up - he had found my phone, and had waited around town all day hoping I would return - he had even tried to call my Dad to see if he could contact me somehow!

Went and met the guy, and took him for a pint! It just got me thinking about Karma, as I felt I was doing a good deed that day. And in return something good happened to me.

As far as im concerned I was bloody lucky to get the phone back - especially leaving it in Notts city centre - there was a group of about 10 Chavs sat just next to me, and really they could have picked it up and run me up a super phone bill!

Anyway, just thought id share that with you, as it certainly got me thinking. Not sure if I can afford to donate much more money to charity, but will certianly be doing some voluntary work in the future.

Gouranga!

Hiya Soph! Glad you got your phone back safely! I am from Notts and reading your post here made me smile, there are really Buddhist monks walking around 'Slab Square'?!

Things musta changed a while since I was here in Thailand! Anyway chokdee and keep up the good karma!

KD (Niki)

[Soph]

Thanks KD! And yep market square has certianly changed, for the better, its beautiful now and yes there are a few monks knocking round (along with the usual tramps/chavs/big issue sellers/robin hood lookalikes etc) Great fun on a sunny day!

[colino]

Since living in the los , ( from derby) its opened my eyes and mind about karma, its spooky sometimes, like the othere day was at a temple with my daughter feeding the fish ,she was wearing a pretty hat ,, gust of wind came by and it ended upin the river ,, so as she started to cry this monk walked over and pulled out a realy nice hat and said this was givin to me a couple of hours ago but its to small and gave it to her ,,,

[camerata]

Thanks KD! And yep market square has certianly changed, for the better, its beautiful now and yes there are a few monks knocking round (along with the usual tramps/chavs/big issue sellers/robin hood lookalikes etc) Great fun on a sunny day!

Any idea which sect the monks are from? FWBO (Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)? What colour are their robes?

[Soph]

Thanks KD! And yep market square has certianly changed, for the better, its beautiful now and yes there are a few monks knocking round (along with the usual tramps/chavs/big issue sellers/robin hood lookalikes etc) Great fun on a sunny day!

Any idea which sect the monks are from? FWBO (Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)? What colour are their robes?

Sorry Camerata, I took in so much information during our conversation, I didnt catch the full name - will know more next week as I am due to spend a day at one of the children's centres. As for robes, well he was wearing normal clothes (I presume as he was around the city) I did notice his fantastic socks and sandals combo though!!!

[Soph]

Oh and he was from the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre.....

[cm-happy]

FANTASTIC!!

Tham dee die dee ( what goes around comes around)