Friday 6 September 2013


For : Haiku Heights
        Day 06 Sept.
Prompt : Teacher





Gautham Buddha (click to view)



TEACHER

Thou art leaving us
Storm’s raging, lamp’s blowing out………
Be thy own light sons

(Buddha’s advice to His disciples on His deathbed)

8 comments:

  1. "be thy own light sons" Very true. Tears to my eyes. Needed this.


    My HH: http://alicekeysmd.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/freedoms-school/

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    1. thanks for dropping by.......Buddha's words are gems...

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  2. This is very profound..thanks...

    RS:)

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  3. Profound...He hoped that after his final Nirvana the teachings would continue to spread; so, he instructed his disciples, both ordained and lay, accordingly:)
    Very beautiful....

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  4. An excellent haiku and advice:-)

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