The Buddha, Geoff, and Me: A Modern Parable

The Buddha, Geoff and Me: A Modern Story

by Edward Canfor-Dumas

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	702 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	290 pages
Paperback	:	848 pages
Grade level	:	10 - 12
Item Weight	:	3.15 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.75 x 1.5 x 11 inches

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I met the Buddha in a coffee shop. He was sitting in the corner, wearing a simple robe and sandals. He had a shaved head and a serene expression on his face.

I was immediately drawn to him. I had been searching for meaning in my life for a long time, and I hoped that he could help me find it.

I sat down at his table and introduced myself. He smiled and said, "Welcome. What can I do for you?"

I told him that I was searching for meaning in my life. He listened patiently as I told him about my struggles. When I was finished, he said, "I can help you find meaning in your life. But first, you must learn to let go of your attachments."

I was surprised by his words. I had always thought that attachments were important. They were what gave my life meaning.

But the Buddha explained that attachments are the root of all suffering. When we are attached to something, we are always afraid of losing it. This fear makes us unhappy and anxious.

The Buddha taught me that the only way to find true happiness is to let go of our attachments. We must learn to live in the present moment and accept things as they are.

I was skeptical at first, but I decided to trust the Buddha. I began to practice letting go of my attachments. It wasn't easy, but I gradually started to feel more peaceful and content.

One day, I was walking through the park when I saw a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a tattered coat and his face was gaunt. He looked like he hadn't eaten in days.

I felt compassion for the man, so I stopped and asked him if he was hungry. He nodded, so I took him to a nearby restaurant and bought him a meal.

As we ate, the man told me his story. He had lost his job and his home, and he had nowhere to go. He was desperate for help.

I listened to the man's story with a heavy heart. I knew that I couldn't solve all of his problems, but I wanted to do something to help.

So I offered to let him stay with me for a while. He was grateful for my offer, and he agreed to stay.

The man's name was Geoff. He was a kind and gentle soul, and I quickly grew to care for him. We spent our days talking and laughing. We shared our meals and our dreams.

One day, Geoff asked me if I believed in God. I told him that I didn't know. I had never been a religious person, but I was open to the possibility that there was something more to life than what we could see.

Geoff told me that he had found God in prison. He had been in prison for several years, and during that time he had learned to meditate and pray. He said that meditation had helped him to find peace and acceptance in his life.

I was intrigued by what Geoff had to say. I had never thought of meditation as a way to find God, but I was willing to try anything.

So I started meditating every day. At first, it was difficult to quiet my mind, but gradually I began to experience the benefits of meditation. I became more peaceful and relaxed. I started to sleep better and I had more energy.

I also started to notice that I was becoming more compassionate and less judgmental. I was more accepting of myself and others. I was finally starting to find the meaning in my life that I had been searching for.

I am grateful to the Buddha for showing me the path to enlightenment. I am grateful to Geoff for sharing his story with me. And I am grateful to God for guiding me on my journey.

I know that my journey is not over. But I am confident that I am on the right path. I am finally living in the present moment and accepting things as they are. I am finally finding the meaning in my life.

The Buddha, Geoff and Me: A Modern Story

by Edward Canfor-Dumas

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	702 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	290 pages
Paperback	:	848 pages
Grade level	:	10 - 12
Item Weight	:	3.15 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.75 x 1.5 x 11 inches

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