I have a lot to write today about the visit of Dr. Liu Lihong, and will be releasing those posts over the next few days. I also have a guest post from Yael over at Chinese medicine notes on the topic of pregnancy in texts of Chinese medicine. However, I didn’t want to let any more time go on without acknowledging the terrible tragedy still unfolding in China. The area hit by the earthquake includes Chengdu, where many of my professors learned and practiced medicine. I do not know how they will personally be impacted by this event, but I do know that we are all affected when great suffering occurs in the world. This, so hot on the heels of the cyclone in Burma/Myanmar, truly should make all of us pause to – at the very least – send our energy and compassion to those who suffer.
I am reminded of the Guan Yin chant we do at school – excellently done on the chanting CDs that Heiner Fruehauf offers over at his site. I will be chanting this as much as I can for many days. It seems fitting… I believe the Chinese for the chant is…
南无觀世音菩薩
nā mó guān shì yīn pú sà
I believe this roughly translates as I pay homage to Guan Yin (the most perfect Compassionate one). But when I have chanted it I have always felt that I can send healing and internal power to those who need it, including myself. I feel the world needs plenty of that right now.
If you feel moved to donate to help those in need, please follow this link to Mercy Corps, who have a team in Sichuan and are already attempting to mobilize resources to help. Mercy Corps is, without any doubt, one of the most efficient and honest international aid organizations currently operating. If you give them money, they will get it to people who need it.
May the suffering lessen soon.
Eric
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Prayers and good will for all of our brothers and sisters affected by these recent tragedies in Burma, China, and in the Midwestern US. Thank you for speaking of compassion today, Eric. It is something I am mindful of each day. Compassion for my fellow humans and for the natural world is something every person should meditate on each and every day. Peace and Blessings to all.
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