The need for peace & tranquillity.

David A Lockwood Music on YouTube., Quotes & other trivia. 17/12/201422/02/2018

One of his students asked Buddha, “Are you the messiah?”
“No”, answered Buddha.
“Then are you a healer?”
“No”, Buddha replied.
“Then are you a teacher?” the student persisted.
“No, I am not a teacher.”
“Then what are you?” asked the student, exasperated.
“I am awake”, Buddha replied.

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Published 17/12/201422/02/2018

4 thoughts on “The need for peace & tranquillity.”

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marina kanavaki says:

17/12/2014 at 21:53

Beautiful. Isn’t that the voice of Thích Nhất Hạnh?
The need for peace and tranquility… sigh. As essential as breathing.

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1. David A Lockwood says:
  
  17/12/2014 at 22:22
  
  With all that has been going on this last week around the world – needed more than ever……
  Fortunately I will be leaving the grid for a month shortly, regeneration for the next six months.
  Yes it is: as I think you know, he is very ill but hopes are that he will make a good recovery.
  
  David.
  
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  1. marina kanavaki says:
    
    17/12/2014 at 22:36
    
    Ah, you have my warmest wishes for a complete and blooming regeneration, David.
    I did know …may he have a full recovery. His voice is needed in this world.
    
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