EVENTS & ESTABLISHMENTS: MY CFT

On the local-Aussie 7^th August, I retired shortly after CA's midnight and placing a picture in my front-room window. I wished to show my support for CFT, though sleeping unusual hours did not expect to be awake at the local 9pm. I then went to bed and fell asleep, whilst contemplating the situation in Tibet and other trouble-spots on our planet.

On the Californian 7^th, at 9pm, I lit 3 small candles in my bedroom and sat on the floor in my 'comfort corner' to spend time contemplating Tibet. What Tibet meant to me, to the world, to Buddhism, to most people, to the Tibetans themselves...

In order to connect to the situation spiritually, I imaged myself as a candle, my head as a flame that was burning with peace and compassion. I viewed my feet standing on a map of Tibet and whilst holding this imagery, began to think of my connection and respect for this nation. I then began to tune-in to peace and try to push it in the right direction.

MAY I SEND OUT PEACE TO THAT LAND

THAT GAVE IT TO ME

I VIBE OUT MY PRAYER

THAT SOON TIBET SHALL BE AT PEACE AND FREE

MOUNTAIN TOWER WITH PEOPLE POWER

WE FIGHT WITH LIGHT FOR THE TIBETAN RIGHT

I also attempted a Buddhist practice that I had been reading about in a book written by a Tibetan. The object is to take on the suffering of others, visualizing it turning into a black smoke in the heart. When practicing this, it felt wrong to leave at that point - I did not feel right until I did something with the smoke. So, instead of acting like a vacuum cleaner, I became a washing machine. As it swirled about, I envisioned it turning white and fluffy like a cloud of mist. I then returned the white stuff in the form of peace.

Tibet is a beautiful land and its Buddhism has had a huge positive impact on my life. I sincerely hope that the CFT events will lead to peace and freedom for the Tibetan people.

I had been an exceedingly miserable, angry, hateful being until reading a couple of the Dalai Lama's books - which led me into an interest in Buddhism. Once my initial interest had widened, I began to read many Buddhist books. I started to practice Buddhism and although not yet perfected, have definitely improved. (99/100, I am anger and hate free. 75/100, I am patient.) One of the two teachings I specifically follow is that of Tibetan Vajrayana.