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The Greedy Farmer

April 13th 2007 15:37

Long time ago, there was a very greedy farmer who had possesed more than hundreds hectares of land went to see Dalai Lama of Tibet to ask for land.
Upon his encounter with the Dalai Lama, he kneeled deeply asking for Dalai Lama's gracious blessing of Tibet vast land. "Alright, how much would you want?", the Dalai Lama asked.

The farmer could not give the answer right away, fearing that if he ask too much, it would not be granted but if he ask to less then it would be a waste of great opportunity for him. So he instead asked back, "How much land can your Holiness bless me with?"
"As much as you desire i would give to you, under such rules like this. Whoever comes to me will gain land as much as the land that he was able to cover with his steps while keeping on mind that he must get back to me before sunset. Failing to return back on time means he shall return home empty handed.
On the designated day, the farmer started his steps with running fast with might to cover as much as he could possibly cover. On the first stop,he didnt realize that he had covered five mountains,but seeing at bigger mountains ahead,his heart became more tempted to acquire them.On the second stop,he thought a bit,"I shouldn't be too greedy,but big mountains ahead of me,i shouldnt waste them."
So it went that same way that the more mountains he covered,the bigger mountains was laid before him, By the time he remembered the rules,with heavy heart he had to return his way home. He tirelessly looked back on the mountain treasures he went past.

Seeing the bit of sunset flash, he panicked and ran with all his might like a supersonic bullet.Finally at last, with very uncontrolled hectic breath he got back to Dalai Lama. "Oh,there you have returned. How much did you cover?"
With his messy breath, "No,not..not..not..much! Still..still...not enough!" Not a split second he was going to continue his words, had his spirit left his body.

***

Being content with just enough prevents extremes. Know when you have enough and there is less to lose. Know when to stop and there is less danger.
TaoTeChing(44)

The wise understands when enough is enough.


Source: Zen dan Cangkir Teh
Image source: Bailiwick
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Comment by Nickoftime's Sanity Corner

April 14th 2007 01:05
Fantastic writing and a great message...being a practicing Buddhist, I was moved by your words...Keep up the good work..


Take care,

Peace and well being


Nick

Comment by WeR1Family

August 20th 2007 14:36
True wealth is not in how much riches one has, but whether one knows contentment

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