hi: : 菩提無樹



After looking at your 8 words, the following is my imagination. Don't take it too seriously. If I offend you for some reasons, please accept my apology in advance.



The reason why I want to join this discussion:

1. You were born in the same day with me in the lunar calendar, though not in the same year. I was born in December 22 1969, 1-3 am



2. You were born in the same day with my wife in the solar calendar, thought not in the same year. She was born in December 19, 1970, 1-3 am.



3. What a coincidence !! May be we can begin to establish the great brotherhood from now on if you don't mind.



4. We can celebrate birthday together every year.



5. You and me share very similar 8 words structure and Dou-su though they are running in opposite direction.



~~~~enough reasons to support? ^-^









Here is my imagination of your 8 words



During the cold winter, a tree stand lonely by the river or by the lake. The river or the lake may be frozen. This tree has been absorbing water for a long time and is ready to contribute himself to those people who may need its help.



By way of cutting some branches from this lonely tree or picking up some twigs or leaves from the ground, people or creatures will feel warm by setting up the fire. However, the tree did not get enough soil to absorb the nutrition. This can be a problem for this

lonely tree to keep on growing. And people may not forever enjoy the warmth coming from from the lonely tree. Due to the insufficient soil and way too much water, this lonely is in great risk of falling down in any moment. Other than giving warmth to people, the lonely tree certainly can be used for other purposes. Can we image ?





The imagination mainly comes from my daily life. I am living a place where a lot of trees can be found by the lakes or creeks. And during the winter, the frigid weather will freeze the lakes. Not only skiing on lakes, we can even go ice fishing on them.



It also comes from my frequent visiting to the forest even during the winter.





Certainly, it also comes from my limited knowledge in 8 words theory and basic concepts in science.





What should you do to prevent this lonely tree from falling down and make it even stonger ? That is a life time lesson. Deforestation is a serious problem nowaday. It is not only your problem but all of us are on the same boat.







Believe it or not , to respond Master Kwei Ku Tzu's suggestion of discussing your 8 words in buddhism, I even come out the idea from where to draw buddhism sutra.





I believe a person as knowledgeable as you are will find the way out.



Good luck and hopefully hearing from you soon





Tainan Boy, a tree and flower lover.