Enemies tried to kill the Buddha by releasing an intoxicated bull elephant named Nalagiri into the narrow street where the Buddha was walking. Those who saw the mad elephant charging shouted warnings to the Buddha and his monks to get out of the…  | Karl Duffy May 27 | Enemies tried to kill the Buddha by releasing an intoxicated bull elephant named Nalagiri into the narrow street where the Buddha was walking. Those who saw the mad elephant charging shouted warnings to the Buddha and his monks to get out of the way. All the monks fled except for the Buddha and his faithful attendant Ananda [who] bravely moved in front of his master. Gently, the Buddha pushed Ananda to one side and faced the immensely powerful charging elephant alone. Perhaps the Buddha thought something like this "Dear Nalagiri, the door of my heart is open to you, no matter what you ever do to me. You may swat me with your trunk or crush me under your feet, But I will give you no ill will" The Buddha gently placed peace in the space between him and the dangerous elephant....in a few seconds the elephant's rage had subsided, and he was meekly bowing before the Compassionate One... When your mind is raging, use kindfulness and letting go. Make peace with your crazy mind instead of fighting it. Don't use force to subdue your raging bull elephant of a mind. Ajahn Brahm, Kindfulness | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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