A Testimonial

Walosi

Walosi

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A testimonial of sorts, because I won't go into details or particulars, but I have come to believe that if the Lama Jigme Rinpoche was pitching for a living, it would be all over the media that he as an amazing amount of "stuff" on his curve ball, and a fast ball that is dangerous to most major league catchers.

For the past several months, I've been faced with something that tore out my moorings. Tried the "tried and true" and got nothing but a flat savings account and more worry than I've had in a hectic lifetime.

I made a request. Within two days, changes were evident. Not earthshaking changes, no flashes of light, but changes that were VERY evident and too close to the request to be happenstance, and small improvements coninue.

I know that few understand Buddhism. I don't. In our culture, a man who meditates for a whole week in an air-conditioned luxury suite would be unusual, let alone years in a cave. Lama Jigme, your time was well spent. Thank you, my friend. That is one mean curve ball.
 
The most important things in our lives often come from the most unexpected places at the times we least expect them.

I've had experiences in my life that have given me strong beliefs in things that many people are skeptical of. I don't bother trying to explain it, I just know that they exist and am content with the knowledge.

Your words make me glad, Walosi. I hope things continue to move in the right direction for you.
 
Hopefully things will continue getting better. Who else is gonna teach me about all things wood?
 
Originally posted by Walosi
I know that few understand Buddhism. I don't. In our culture, a man who meditates for a whole week in an air-conditioned luxury suite would be unusual, let alone years in a cave. Lama Jigme, your time was well spent. Thank you, my friend. That is one mean curve ball.
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I'm very glad to hear that. I've been wondering and worrying why I haven't seen you posting recently.

I too had a situation and received a simple answer thru Bill from Lama Jigme that just plain clicked and allowed me to let go and allow the matter to be given over to whatever is out there.

One reason I stay with this forum is others who open their hearts to each other. You, Yvsa, Bill, munk, and many others here provide encouragement to others and each other.

Too often I find myself feeling alone and come here to find others in a similar plight. Sometimes I get answers, other times I don't need to get answers, just know I'm far from alone.

May we all find Peace for the moment.
 
Damn glad to hear some good news from you Wal:)

I'd like to meet this man myself, maybe I will someday. The way money is right now and the new baby, I doubt I'll be able to make the Konvention.
 
Many thanks for report from the field, Wal.

I have my own notions about things and how they work which most would probably consider an excercise in insanity but they work for me.

Of one thing I'm certain. One cannot go into imposed solitary confinement in a cave, up in a tree, anywhere, spend ten years doing prayer and meditation and come out the same. Something happens and the person changes -- but how and what changes I'm not sure of but here's my guess.

It seems to me that the entire universe which includes all of us is nothing but an energy dance and some energy forms can manipulate other energy forms to a greater degree than others. We all know that prayer and meditation recharge us. An hour of real meditation is worth 8 hours of sleep. It ups the energy level. So, if an hour of meditation is worth 8 hours of sleep how much does ten years charge your battery?

I know, I'm nuts.

And what does this have to do with khukuris? You already know the answer.
 
The guys who collect Keris advise the owner of a new blade to sleep with it under the pillow, and let their dreams determine if the spirit in the blade is good, bad, angry or content. Even American bladesmiths will tell you (when they are caught off guard) that a bit of themselve goes into each blade.

Khukuris are the product of a different time and place, even if they are only a week or so out of the forge. The mixed religions and philosophies of Nepal don't always agree, but they join in the blade blessings on the side of good. The blades don't always find a home the first time out, but they seem to go where they belong eventually.

Mystical hoopla? What do I know....still, every 20 or 30 years, something pops up that rings true, whether it makes sense or not. If the shoe fits, wear it...If the Foo....well, you wear that, too.
 
"If it's stupid but works, it ain't stupid."

Quoted from Furry's Rules Fot Survival by the fictious Major Amber Furry, USAF, in the Supplemental page to Richard Herman Jr.'s novel Firebreak ISBN 0-380-71655-0.

The others are as follows, but should be noted are in no particular priority. Whichever applies at the moment becomes Priority #1.

1) Always remember your jet was made by the lowest bidder.

2) Train like you plan to fight.

3) If you're up to your eyeballs in Gomers, you're in combat.

4) When in doubt, use industrial strength deterrent.

5) Never fly in the same cockpit with someone who is braver than you.

6) Priorities are man-made not God-made.

7) A plan never survives the first 30 seconds of combat.

8) If it's stupid but works, it ain't stupid.

9) Only turn to blow the opposition away; otherwise run away to fight another guy.

10) Always honor a threat.

11) Know the opposition.

12) Know when it's time to get out of Dogge.

13) Always know how to get out of Dodge.

14) The important things are always simple.

15) The simple things are always hard.

16) When things start going wrong, get aggressive. ( From the Richard Herman book The Trojan Sea.)

Herman notes that many of these rules were in use and passed down since before Christ was a corporal.

I've included the above simply because, like many things you tend to do for some reason, they work, and subconciously you know it. It's better to know them consciously, though, and be prepared to act on them if necessary. They need not and should not be a way of life, but be reserved for when the fecal matter hits the oscillating device.

Whether these rules SHOULD apply to mother's-in-law depends on the mother-in-law ( and your religious and philosophical beliefs. )

And because there are times you have to take it on faith that "If it's stupid but works, it ain't stupid."

Enough balogna ( or baloney ) out of me. Except to say if Lama Jigme tells me something else I'm gonna give it a try regardless of how stupid it may sound.
 
in our "modern" world, anything out of the ordinary is instantly suspect. Different faith? Must be a cult. Different country of origin? Must be simple bumpkins. Different color? Must be barbarians. The more I see of the "rational" world the more I find its arrogance offensive. There are a great many things in this world that we don't understand. And to discount those because they don't fit neatly on a graph or a chart is foolish. Much of the world is moved by the power of prayer. And yet when I see someone whos faith is unwavering, who seems to have an intimate understanding of Life, the Universe and Divinity, I am in awe. What does all this have to do with khukuris? I think we all know the answer to that one;)

Frank
 
My Guru once told me, "if you can't do it with love don't do it."

The best test pilot I ever flew with was an old WWII carrier pilot survivor. After the war he barnstormed, did charter work, and dusted crops. Bad luck and a couple of prize bulls (that's another story) put him out of business so we went to college, got his degree in AE and ended up as chief of flight test at Cessna. I remember him like it was yesterday -- one hand on the wheel, one resting on the dash, a Camel dangling from his mouth, his two eyes doing the work of a hundred, plane shuddering, shaking, trying to roll upside down, feet pounding the rudder pedals back and forth, maintaining control, me ready to blow the door, hop out and pull the cord.

Why was Bob Crawshaw the best? Primarily because he loved what he did and it showed. He worked with excellence, expertise, fervor, intensity AND love.

I watch Bura take an old rusty spring and in 3 days turn it into our Flagship Khukuri, the HI Kothimoda. How does he do it? With excellence, expertise, fervor, intensity and believe it or not, love.

When I watched Lama Jigme do his puja I realized he was another Bob Crawshaw and Bura -- just doing a different thing.
 
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