Good Karma Music Stories

为一位往生的佛友佛前供49天灯，功德回向早日往生极乐净土

I’ve been a Christian for many years and only recently I’ve discovered Buddhism and read what it teaches. Now I appreciate the lives of animals more.
I have recently buried any dead animals I’ve come across on the streets and hope they’ll have a good next life.

When I was a kid, I’d like to “play” with ants. I would pick up one or several ants into a container full of water. Then, I would watch them swim, struggle… A lot of them may have died just for that. I used to think it is no big deal and even “enjoyed” the scene. After I read some texts on not killing by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, I realized what a crime I have committed. The old me would just kill flies and mosquitoes when they are around. Now, I would try to catch them and then release them back to the nature. Amitofo

小時候的我喜歡跟螞蟻“玩耍”。有時會把他們放到盛滿水的容器裡，看著他們游泳，掙扎… 許多螞蟻或許因此此死掉。以前我會覺得很好玩。當我讀過宣化上人關於戒殺生的文字後，我感到以前那種行爲真是罪過。以前的我看到蒼蠅，蚊子之類的會儘量殺死他們。現在，我會先抓住他們，然後把他們放回到大自然裡。阿彌陀佛

节约能源
我们在家里为了节约水电费，会很自觉的节约用水用电。自从看了上宣下化老和尚的事迹：为了饥饿的人们，自愿日中一食，把省下的俩顿饭给别人吃，何等的无私奉献精神！受上人启发，现在出去饭店吃饭时，住酒店，所有的免费提供的纸巾，水，电等等，饭菜也尽量吃光，都像在家里一样节约。更值得欣慰的是老公也特别节约了：住酒店，走出房间，房间里面本来是给我们插备用取电卡，房卡随时带走，老公走之前都要关掉空调，以节省用电。勿以善小而不为，愿大家都能从小处着手，为国家为世界节约能源！阿弥陀佛！！！

I’ve been power-washing the sidewalks and steps at my community hoping that washing away all the dirt and moss will make the place filled with more yang energy. “Power-wash clean, power-wash clean, power-wash clean.” Who knows? Maybe if I’m extra sincere, I can become enlightened with this method 😉

Donated funds to charitable causes and monasteries. Recited the Shurangama and Great Compassion mantra for the benefit of all throughout the dhamma realm

We have a dog that keeps getting out of his owners control. He shows up to play with my dog through our fence. His name at our home is Thor. Thor is a beautiful animal that looks and acts much like my dog that I had for most of my adult life. He passed two years ago. Thor has different eyes, and a different color. That doesn’t change the fact that I feel Maximus when Thor comes to visit. Thor was in danger of being taken by animal control on his last escape. We returned him home and told the animal control officer that Thor was not a danger to anyone and in fact, was most welcome at his choosing to return. I was aware animals were coming to bring me messages. Thor only comes when my brain is full and I need to run and play with him.