基礎雜誌290期
22
To all the Dian Chuan Shi and all the Tao relatives that made the
English Tao Seminar possible at SF.
I boarded my . ight in Vancouver to SF with no expectations other
than to soak in whatever I could like a sponge at the Tao seminar. I am
happy to say I think I accomplished that and more.
This was the fi rst time that I attended an English Tao seminar. I
really enjoyed the sharing of realizations as this really helped me to
understand the topics that were being discussed. At the end of the
seminar my realization is as follows:
James’ presentation on fi lial piety was moving to say the least. I
realized deep down that I needed to be a better son to my parents and
my wife’s parents. Much like what Jin said in her realization, I need
to put aside my ego and focus on my true self. My ego creates a lot of
inner suffering because all too often I judge others too easily, and this
has created some feelings of hatred and I did not appreciate the good
intentions. On the outside I appear to have settled these matters but
the truth is that the hatred still lingers deep inside of me which is why
when I am reminded of why I have these feelings, the inner suffering
starts up again. I now realize that the path to wisdom requires that
I forgive and let go of those things that aren’t important and release
myself of the inner suffering.
Overall, I found the Tao seminar very refreshing and I felt
recharged. It was nice to meet all the DCS’s and Tao relatives. It’s too
bad the time went by so fast. I am very grateful to all the DCS’s and
the Tao relatives for making the seminar possible, as I know it takes a
lot of work. I look forward to the next SF Tao seminar.
Gan En Cie Bei (
感恩慈悲
)
Reflection of
an English
Tao Seminar
◎
Alex Kwan
,
Vancouver