
Fun
What is shit?
This important question was answered by many religions and philosophies. As far as Buddhism is concerned here are the ultimate answers:
- Buddhism(1): The shit that happens is not the real shit.
- Buddhism(2): If shit happens, it really isn't shit.
Source: An Internet collection of over 100 answers from "Agnosticism" over "Logical Positivism" to "Zoroastrianism".
A short glance at emptiness!
Which one is the Great Meditator: 43th Donald Rinpoche?
2 Yogis by the River
Two yogis are sitting by the river meditating. A crocodile comes by and devours one of them.
The other comments dryly: »Heavy purification«.
The Parachutist
A parachutist was afraid of jumping. His trainer told him:
»If anything goes wrong just call out 'Buddha, oh Buddha' and you will be saved.«
The parachutist was so terrified, that he forgot to pull the rip-cord. In this at most trouble he called »Buddha, oh Buddha!« and a hand appeared and held him.
»Thank God!« he said, ... and the hand let him fall.
Benno and his dead Wife
Benno is weeping heartrending at his wife's coffin.
"Don't you believe in seeing her again in your next life?" asks a friend, trying to comfort him.
"Yes", Benno sobs, "that's why I'm crying."

Copyright © 1996 Karma Kagyu Buddhist Network
Most recent update: February 20th, 1997
For further information or feedback contact the
WebMaster