May 14, 2015
OurFBA
Dharmabyte today is The
Story of Angulimala by Suriyavamsa from the talk, and#8220;Like
The Moon Released From A Cloud.and#8221; Suriyavamsa tells us
the story of the murderer Angulimala, who has a complete change of
heart after trying to catch and kill the Buddha and finding it
impossible. The tale illustrates how enlightenment canand#8217;t be
grasped or understood by ourselves as we are; it requires a
fundamental shift of quality, not quantity. Angulimala shows us a
way of attaining the higher perspective of the Buddha through
surrender, accepting training and service. Talk given during
Padmalokaand#8217;s Summer Retreat, July 2011.