Silence was what I could add
Buddha sat before the bodhi tree
Near him sat his disciple three
Ananda The boldest and oldest
Always was a man with a quest
Came an old man in his presence
Says he it doesn’t make any sense
Asked does god really exist?
Definitely you’ll see him if u persist
Walked in a young fella and bowed
Is there a god worth being loved?
Hearing this said the great sage
God, just a myth, your disowned image
Entered a man who seemed unsure
Is there a god who can miseries cure?
So that we can get away from all violence
This Buddha answered only with silence
Ananda the trustworthy was confused
Asked the master who looked bemused
Three different answers you gave sage
Your inconsistency is it not an outrage?
“People without thinking can’t accept the lord
The first, an atheist, is now thinking hard on god
Second is now questioning his belief that had him scared
Third was thinking aloud; silence was what I could add”
"He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees." >> Benjamin Franklin. Read it in the net. Good one ;)
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Hiya Sampath,
This comes at the right time forme who started Buddist practice just a few months ago...I'm on my way to attain my buddhahood...
good one as usual...
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DSampath,

This one was very nice...I missed this one somehow...Liked the concept and your title especially "silence"...
good one here ;)
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Dear John F williams,
thanks for coming
and offering your comments.
I am very happy with your appreciation.
Thanks.
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thanks janhavi,
thanks for dropping in.
Now that you are here please do visit the other posts also.
thanks for your comments.
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Dated: February 09,2008
DearSampath
It's not only a good and meaningful Poem but a short Story too.
Keep it up !
With best wishes-JFW
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silence speaks louder than words.. loved the last paragraph.. afraid i havent been coming on too much these days thus couldnt visit ur post until nw (in response to th 2notes u sent me!)
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thanks udayasuryamani,
for comimg and sharing .
you are right key is
silent mediatative contemplation.
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dear JJ,
Thanks for your presense.
I am happy that you liked the poem.
Thanks for your comments.
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That was wonderfully brought Sampath..silence & contemplation can help you reach out to the sublime..
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