I went for the Avalokiteshvara Renunciation celebration yesterday at the Mahaprajna buddhist society. the Avalokiteshvara renunciation day is tomorrow (Cain reminded me the other day).
I joined the celebration as a volunteer. I recalled a vow i made to avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva 10 years ago when amy was not able to find a job in singapore at that time. I vowed to become a volunteer if she can get a job.
Miraculously, just 2 days before she is to return to shanghai, on a saturday, an agent called my home, just before we are about to leave the house. One thing lead to another and she eventually land herself a job in Agilent, a sister company of HP，the company i was working in. I immediately forgot about my vow, I continue to commit so many horrible karma ever since without remorse or regret.
Only when i sat down now and pondered, it could not have been a coincidence that things just clicked at that time.
Was it also a coincidence that Amy was born on the 19th day of the 6th month of the chinese calendar - Avalokiteshvara's birthday?
Was it also a coincidence that my class was chosen to volunteer for this celebration so that we can take over the society's anniversary in dec?
Was it also a coincidence that Yao wanted very much to attend the sunday class but only kids who's parents have already taken the 3 refuges can do this?
The stars are aligned, the signs are all there, I just had to take the 3 refuges, there is simply no more excuse.
Prior to the ceremony, I observed some simple form of abstinence as my respect to Avalokiteshvara (although i had to consume non-veggie on thursday due to functions)
The compassion rain came drizzling down at noon as usual, perhaps as a sign of approval or agreement. In my heart i dedicate all the merits for pushing me to take the 3 refuges to dad.
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