Thursday, June 30, 2011

heartly condolence to my few hour pet

Your eyes give me a pleasure;
you are uninvited guest, i’m quite sure;
your innocence give me a glance;
Happiness in my heart,and smile in my face;
But was it my fault or your bad luck,
made the world turns towards you to suck
Flattering your body and piercing your feather;
capturing you by its tip and holding you by shooter.
Your cute face still remains in my eye,
the moment gave me guilt and made me shy,
‘a wish to make you fly;
a quite nice feebly birdly guy’,
holding you in my hand,
serve you whatever you command;
A immemorial bond has arises,
which makes my eyes tear level rises;
and not to forget you,
your fly and the moment you die.
A heartily condolence to my little few hour pet,
By a heartily heart of mine.......

Saturday, June 25, 2011

"A SURVEY REPORT ON OSELLING MONASTRY, INDIGENEOUS PEOPLE & THEIR SURROUNDING"

I.INTRODUCTION

Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, has fame for its religious/racial tolerance. Several monasteries built evidence, Nepal as a zone of peace. Among these monasteries, Oselling monastery is one of them. The fourth Noble Truth and Eight foot path taught by Lord Buddha looks lively in this monastery.

The clean and fresh environment also adds beauty to the monastery. Peoples are frank, helpful and friendly too. The survey report on the field trip is based on the Oselling monastery. This report is based on the religious importance and its impact in its surrounding.

II. OBJECTIVES

Oselling monastery is the monastery having definite existence. Thus the field trip was conducted for the monastery. As the monastery was at the top of steeply hill and few numbers of peoples are living there. The general objectives of the survey are to know about the local people, their occupation, lifestyle, and socio-economic condition.

Though, Oselling monastery is based on Buddhism. The specific arts are painted on the wall. The unique design, peace and pleasant surroundings attracts everyone towards it. The sceneries and the Kathmandu valley is clearly seen from there. Thus ,the specific objectives are to know about Buddhism, history of this monastery caused of establish and know about the surroundings.

III.METHODOLOGY

Oselling monastery is the modern technology 2-stroyed building of pagoda style. The wall and the building were painted in Buddhist colors in the traditional way, the boys monks were called ‘Lama’ and ladies were called ‘Aani’. For knowing and fulfilling the objectives of survey, different methods were used.

Interviews are taken. As the people were very cooperative and friendly, it was easy for taking interview. Opened and closed questions were asked. The questions asked were based on the occupations, teachings, environment, relatives, facilities and the securities of the local peoples.

For monks, questions based on religion, about their readings, rules, responsibilities, holidays ,facilities, homes, work, etc and as common questions on age, home, environment and society, work, experience on being ‘Lama’ or ‘Aani’, spend days etc were asked.

In the survey, the interview as well as observation was done, the suitable environment with fresh and silence surroundings and hand architecture are observed. The script written, instruction provided and observation act as hints for report.

IV. FINDINGS

During the field trip, the importance of monastery, its history as well as other knowledge was gained.

The Oselling monastery has many things related to the life of Lord Buddha that is painted in the golden color in ceiling. Hence, Oselling monastery lies at high altitude, there is F.M station situated near it. From the survey, the knowledge about the monastery as well as the people’s lifestyle was known.

‘Gurula’ established the Oselling monastery. Only Buddhism is taught in monastery. Tibetan language is also taught, so, it is hard to speak Nepali for monks. But, their teacher ‘Chhangee’ knew other language and also had been to India, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and America for ‘Puja’. After Puja, money is provided is provided to them. But government receives money from gumba by showing various reasons instead of giving money for its development. If lama students are reading better, they are sent to other countries for reading. There are 100 classes in whish first class is known as ‘khembhu’ and 2nd class is known as ‘limuche’. If the lama student passed 100 classes then only he can be teacher. One has to stay away from sun for three years to be monk. The special dress wore by ‘lama’ and ‘Aani’are called ‘Chugga’. They should not marry through out their life and have to have food only once a day but fruits are allowed. There is a bell, which is ringed for certain works. there is a holiday on every Saturday. The monks are freed to play, see film, and go to city that day.

Inside the monastery, there is a statue of Buddha, with a golden pot taken in hand, in the front. In the left corner, there was Dalai Lama, who had passed 14 incarnations. Below Dalai Lama, there was statue of Karmapa, who had passed 16 incarnations. In the right corner, there were 400 books and the desks were placed to pray for monks. There were two drums in the either side of wall.

As the rules and arts of the monastery, the environment and the people were friendly. The society was very cooperative and helpful. There are all facilities like electricity, water, transport, telephone etc and even the school named ‘Yuba Sahamati Gita Secondary School’ act as proof that education is better. It has very pleasant and enjoyable environment at high altitude. The major occupation of people is agriculture and office. There is the provision of not eating meat on the date of 5, 10, 15, ‘aaushi’, ‘aakadashi’, ‘purnima’ etc. The people follow both Buddhism and Hinduism. Even though, it is situation at high altitude, there, there aren’t many difficulties. There is military barrack, thus there is security also.

V . CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The significance of survey was based on the importance of monastery, its native people and its background to surroundings. In the field trip, the interview and observation is done as methodology for this report. For interview, the interviewees were:

· Dolma Lama(Aani)

· Sita Lama(Native people)

· Nirmala Lama(Native people)

· Rajbhai Balami(People)

· Chiring Balami(Worker)

· Pema Dhau Tenjeng(Lama)

· Chiring Lama(Lama)

There different answers were got which were included in the findings. Some of which are got by the methodology is giving strict punishment for simple mistakes, narrowroads of the way, possibility of landslides etc this survey reports is based on these observations

Oselling monastery is religious monastery having great importance, but the way isn’t good though. It will be better to draw the attention of the government over there. step terrace would be better to avoid landslide. Everyone must know the more information and the knowledge of this monastery.

At last, we can conclude that the Oselling monastery is a monastery having high importance with suitable surroundings and friendly peoples. So we have to conserve this religious monastery.

Prepared By:

Smriti Manandhar

Class-9(A)

Roll NO: 13

Rising Star Secondary School

2002 A.D.(2059 B.S.)

Questionnare


Name of the monastery: Oselling Monastery

Estabilished by: Gurula

Religious belief on establishing this monastery: Buddhism

Name: Dolma Lama Age/Sex:50yrs/Female

Religion: Buddhism

a. Since how long have you been staying here?5 years

b. Resident :Sama Gaun

c. Commonly occupation:Aani

d. How do you spend your days?Learning buddhism

e. Have you faith on god?yes

f. Has tourism flourish in this area?Yes

g. Society:Nice

h. Any Problems arosed here?? Electicity problem, little water supply

i. Food habits: Once a day; fruits other time

j. About monastery & rules: everyone are instructed to do own work by self. Meditation time is allocated 1hourmorning and evening. Only Buddhism is taught but everyone is openly invited. Those who read well are even send to other countries for study. We used to mediate even year without seeing sun for eternal peace.

Name: Pema Dhau Tenjeng Age/Sex:14years

Religion: Buddhism

a. Since how long have you been staying here?7years

b. Resident: Surkhet

c. Commonly occupation: Lama

d. How do you spend your days? Day starts from 4am,then attending to pooja, and meditation & study Buddhism

e. Have you faith on god? Yes

f. Has tourism flourish in this area? Yes

g. Society: at first, miss the family a lot. But now enjoy staying here with friends, outing with friends

h. Any Problems arose here??courses aren’t taught well

i. Food habit: meal twice a day, vegeterian

Name: Chiring Lama Age/Sex: 35years

Religion: Buddhism

a. Since how long have you been staying here? 10 years

b. Family swoyambhu

c. Commonly occupation: student

d. How do you spend your days? Meditation and study

e. Have you faith on god? Yes

f. Has tourism flourish in this area? Yes

g. Society: nice

h. Any Problems arose here??Not any

i. Food Habits: meal once a day

j. Income & monastery rules: income only via Puja; even I have visited India, Singapore, Malyasia and Taiwan for Puja ;many comes to gumba for meditation from various countries; government shows less interest towards this monastery

Name: Sita Lama Age/Sex: 20 years/Female

Religion: Hinduism

a. Since how long have you been staying here?

b. Resident: hereby

c. Commonly occupation: agriculture

d. Environment: nice and friendly surrounding

e. Your attitude about the monastery: it is one of important heritage for Buddhism. Many people come here to learn.

f. Any Problems arose here??not so good water and transportation route

Name: Nirmala Lama Age/Sex:15years

Religion: Hinduism

a. Since how long have you been staying here? Since birth

b. Resident :hereby

c. Commonly occupation: agriculture,student now

d. Environment: nice and friendly surrounding

e. Your attitude about the monastery: it is one of important heritage for Buddhism. Good teaching pattern also link with my school ‘Yuba Sahamati Gita Secondary School’

f. Any Problems arose here??not so good water and transportation route

Name: Rajbhai Balami Age/Sex:21 years

Religion: Hinduism & Buddhism

a. Since how long have you been staying here? 1 month

b. Resident: Pharping

c. Commonly occupation: worker

d. Environment: nice and friendly surrounding

e. Your attitude about the monastery: it is one of important heritage for Buddhism. Many people come here to learn.

f. Any Problems arose here??not so good water and transportation route

Name: Chiring Balami Age/Sex:32 years

Religion: Hinduism & Buddhism

a. Since how long have you been staying here? 6 years

b. Resident: Hereby

c. Commonly occupation: Agriculture

d. Environment: nice and friendly surrounding

e. Your attitude about the monastery: it is one of identity of Buddhism

f. Any Problems arose here??all facilities availabie, school near by, army barrack nearby, so felt quite safer though not so good water and transportation route

MY SCHOOL DAYS


School days matter a lot for everyone. These are the prior days of our lives. The base on which the whole life moves ahead .the full of enthusiasm, introduction of knowledge, development of basic skills, learn to develop own self &personality identity. A person spends almost1/5 of his life in school, most of all; one merely spends in any other learning areas or universities. this gives the child the initial structure of owns development; the development milestones from preschooler to adolescents. So does mine .I experience my school life with all the core task of "Initiative versus Guilt”, ”Industry versus Inferiority” & ”Identity versus role confusion”.

It has been long since I left school, almost 7-8 years, most of my memories has been blurred up whereas some are clear as ever. My classmates were my friends & even today I’m glad that I can meet most of them. Though I think I may not remember some of them too. Those days passed like a beautiful dreams, every day starts with the assembly & ends with the last class, then rushing out to go home, almost 8 hours a day. After the days of study, waiting for the weekends and holidays to come. I used to wish that exam never comes but very next year the fiscal exam& new grade with new enthusiasm. The class hours busy in learning, class works, reading and so on. Yes, for sure, the break time & the leisure time, is most enjoyable time; everyone busy on their talking, playing, the guys used to tease one another where the whole class were enjoying their talks. The whole class become noisy as the fish market, later at the mean time while the teacher enters the class, a pin drop silent.

I found myself an innocent, shy, most likely to cry & disciplined one in school days, smallest among the girls, that’s why I used to be at the first my class assembly row, that’s funny I was at least ahead there but neither in any of other sector of like reading or sports. The faces of my classmates becomes familiar since class four. Class 4 is the time when especially we were allowed to write with ink pens. Oh god those days, fountain pens & Chinese pens, the ink sprinkles over the uniforms and the hand almost blue with ink over here & there. So does the handwriting, cursive or joining. Our teacher, Prahlad Ghising ,I could say none of us will forgot him. He taught writing back the single letter in English copy, those tortoise letters, giraffe letters and the monkey letters. He was a nice teacher, encourage a lot.

I could say we were lucky to have very nice teachers in our lives. But I never understand, why I ‘m never interested in doing home works. As usual, excuses and punishment every day. Especially, Krishna sir and nepali ma’am, really might be fed up of me.

Those days were fantastic. In spite of first come & seat reserve trend ,we had the trend of rotation of seats.

Nirmala & Ashmita were nice to me since then, still they are the same. Nilima joined us since class5 & they are the bestest friends ever.

Since class 5,Sumitra & Sangita joined us ,the six in our group, just like that.

Nirmala is ever understanding and helpful, Ashmita as ever charming, Nilima was nice and humorous, Sumitra was a cool &enjoying girl and Sangita seems more responsible and understanding one.

Still remember those days, we used to eat paus at class time, making paper toys, boats, flowers, we were in caught once by teacher.

Every one in the class was especial and friendly.

Our excursion tour at the National history Museum”, every one was so tired then walking the long way from school to swoyambhu. But the keen interest of visiting and enjoying persisted as ever.

The school(Rising Star Secondary School) shifted to Bafal when we were on five class.

Basu sir used to be the strict teacher then. Home works with clear handwritings, no mistakes and hardcover copies. His such behave improves the habits of most of students. At least I used to do the home works of English.

In class9(A),we had Field visit at” Oselling monastery”, my first ever field visit. We all enjoyed a lot there. We had the monastery review, interview with lamas & nuns, the indigenous peoples & their surroundings.

Those were the days, we insisted Nepali ma’am to tell stories. Attentively hearing the history in social studies but ever confused on dates. Wondering the science & messing up with math problems, much more brainstorming. The mathematics theorem and never solved mystery ‘what is the value of x?’HPE class used to be enjoying and noisy.

Account, just think, how can a kid memories all those, being bookworm. Journals, blancesheet & so on.

The exam times, never been able to finish paper in time, being so slow in writing.

Though after class 9,our class has been sectioned into two; section ‘A’&’B’, ‘Daisy’& ‘lily’. But we had never felt, once there is the leisure the whole class messed up and the noisy class begins.

Sarila, Reena, Sisira,Saparna, Meena, Yunita, Rama, Roshani, Niman,Nilima,Ashmita,Saraswoti, Retina, Shripa, Bidhya, Ekta,Manisha, the girls among us. There are others too. But I just can’t figure out.

Anil,Jeetu,Sameer,Lijan,Pema,Suresh,Yuras,Pradip,Ghanashyam,Badan,Bijay,Dikesh,Sujit,Ja,Narendra, Balmukunda,Amrit,Tilak, the boys among us. There are others too. But I just can’t figure out.

The season of sports day, everyone participating in sports, we used to have lots of fun. ‘Cheering and hooting’.

They do resemble the adolescent characteristics, eagerness to attend on groupism, works, and study. Sometimes they behave so responsibly which made me amazed too.

Such as, visiting Reena after her father’s funeral with empathetic humble emotions.

Now I realize that was the experience.

My class never attempts ragging or teasing to any one who don’t like that. I’m proud of my class diligence. Once I remember, while teasing one another, the guys unintentionally tease one of the friend, she sobbed up, they apologized.. I, do used to sob in minor words , I know they better know me for that.

Class 9 and 10 were the periods of stress for SLC. Practicing those model questions, asking teachers for the answers and worrying about the exams.

Coaching classes, though I don’t attend them.

Sent up test at Vishwo Niketan.

SLC at Gyanodaya higher sec school.

The last day of listening and viva was more interesting. Since our school have large number of students, we were kept on same hall.

Viva for the first time, I was really excited.

The result was out; most of us passed out. Everyone of us were happy, we visited school offered sweets to the teachers, Gyanu ma’am, Santosh sir,& others.

In my locality, the SLC passed students of the ward were awarded then. Many of our classmates attend the programme.

That might be the last day I have met most of my school friends.

Previously my perception was that every classmate were friends;But sometimes, I just feel that reading together don’t mean being friends .

But now I am quite amazed on myself because that’s not the meaning of friendship though.

Now, I thrive myself lucky in context of friends. I wish our friendship continues like this for ever………..

AND from then, my life moves on the new path with the SLC certificate & golden memories of school life ………

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Attitude

If you failed yesterday, strive to win today. If you were defeated today, strive to win tomorrow.



It is natural for human beings to look forward. Our eyes naturally look ahead. In this sense, we are made for moving toward a goal.



Each time you fall down, just get back up. If you can pick yourself up, you can also move forward.



The misfortune of others is our misfortune. Our happiness is the happiness of others. To see ourselves in others and feel an inner sense of unity with them represents a fundamental revolution in the way we view and live our lives. Therefore, discriminating against another person is the same as discriminating against ourselves. When we hurt another, we are hurting ourselves. And when we respect others, we respect and elevate our own lives as well.



People whose hearts are full of gratitude and appreciation are truly beautiful. A humble heart is the wellspring of great growth and development.



Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes.



So many of life's conflicts find their origin and cause in envy. Envy ruins and destroys people's hearts.



Carelessness, overconfidence and arrogance are our greatest enemies.



Unless we view things with our heart, we can see nothing. If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.



Not to advance is to regress.



Being pretentious, hiding your weaknesses and failing to reflect on yourself will only limit your growth and potential.



Those who face adversity with hope and the willingness to try their very best don't consider the process painful. People who exert themselves to the fullest and tackle each problem as it arises don't really experience hardships as such; they instead see everything as a joyful challenge.



None of us can exist in isolation. Our lives and existence are supported by others in seen and unseen ways, be it by parents, mentors or society at large. To be aware of these connections, to feel appreciation for them, and to strive to give something back to society in a spirit of gratitude is the proper way for human beings to live.



Gratitude makes a person modest. A sense of gratitude expands the heart.



Make today blossom in the manner most appropriate to the person you uniquely are!

It is not difficult circumstances that defeat one, but one's own weakness.

If you want to understand the causes made in the past, look at the results as they are manifest in the present. And if you want to know what results will be manifest in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present. The reality of your future self is forged by current action, in your behavior now.

Lies are truly frightening, because they not only deceive others but also destroy one's own humanity.

The place where you are now is vital. Never avoid what you must face. Challenge your circumstances and steadily persevere. The path toward victory opens from where you stand.

It is human nature to desire recognition and to want to look better than what we are. When that desire seizes control of us, it is easy to lose sight of who we are and what our real purpose is. Spiritual corruption begins from there. The best thing is to be true to one's heart.

"Dig beneath your feet, there you will find a spring." The place where you are now is crucial. Never try to avoid that which you must do.

When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. On the other hand, if you think, "This is never going to work out," then at that instant every cell in your being will be deflated and give up the fight. Then everything really will move in the direction of failure.

The ungrateful feel that it is below them to show any kind of appreciation. They are under the delusion that showing gratitude to others diminishes their own worth. But it is this sense of appreciation that elevates, enriches and expands the human spirit. A lack of gratitude is actually a sign of arrogance.

Those who are always complaining about their circumstances find that success continually eludes them. As do those who speak ill of others or who make excuses for their failures.

It is senseless to blame others or your environment for your miseries. Change begins from the moment you muster the courage to act. When you change, the environment will change. The power to change the world is found nowhere but within our own life.

Life is best lived by being bold and daring. People tend to grow fearful when they taste failure, face a daunting challenge or fall ill. Yet that is precisely the time to become even bolder. Those who are victors at heart are the greatest of all champions.

One of my favorite poets, the Argentine educator Almafuerte (1854-1917) wrote: "To the weak, difficulty is a closed door. To the strong, however, it is a door waiting to be opened." Difficulties impede the progress of those who are weak. For the strong, however, they are an opportunity to open wide the doors to a bright future. Everything is determined by our attitude, by our resolve. Our heart is what matters most.

We have both a weak self and a strong self; the two are completely different. If we allow our weak side to dominate, we will surely be defeated.

If you always have a shallow perspective and pay attention only to trivial things, you are sure to get bogged down in all kinds of petty worries and concerns, and not be able to move forward. Even relatively minor hurdles or problems will seem insurmountable. But if you look at life from a broad viewpoint, you naturally spot the way to solve any problem you may confront. This is true when we consider our own personal problems as well as those of society and even the future of the entire world.

Ultimately, our battle is with ourselves. Whether in our activities in society, or whether in historical, political or economic developments, everything essentially boils down to a struggle between positive and negative forces.

Real optimism should not be confused with a carefree outlook on life, one in which we forfeit responsibility for our lives. The person undefeated by misfortune, poverty, insult and vilification. The person who can bounce back from every adversity and say, "What? That was nothing!" The person who marches on toward hope through sheer force of will. That person is a true optimist.

Some people are overly critical of themselves and become listless and unassertive as a result. Rather than engaging in pointless self-flagellation, young people would do best just being what young people are: bold, audacious and gutsy-and throwing themselves entirely into whatever the task at hand.

Trust is difficult to earn and it is easily lost-the trust built over a decade can be shattered in an instant by one offhanded remark or deed. A person who is not swayed from their chosen path, even during the most trying times, will ultimately find that he or she is trusted by all.

As long as we are human, we are bound to make mistakes. We all fall prey to flawed beliefs and views. What distinguishes a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a dishonest one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to one's mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.

It's foolish to be obsessed with past failures. And it's just as foolish to be self-satisfied with one's small achievements. The present and the future are what are important, not the past. ... Those who neglect this spirit of continual striving will start to veer off in a ruinous direction.

Cheerfulness is not the same as frivolity. Cheerfulness is born of a fighting spirit. Frivolity is one manifestation of cowardly escape