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prayers

bhyllxbhyllx
edited September 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Dear friends of compassion,
My dear friend has sustained a crippling injury and will surely loose to use of his dominate arm and perhaps face amputation. His mental pain is far greater than his physical pain. I am looking for anything, any prayer, any soothing words to help.
peace and gratitude
bhyllx(pronounced bill)

Comments

  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    edited September 2010
    I don't know about prayers, but tell him you are glad to stand by him and that you are his friend..

    I don't know enough about his needs to think of a prayer. I hope that someone later comes with more wisdom than I about what is needed.

    I will include your friend in my practice of wishing that all beings be free from harm and able to relax into ease. And free from the root cause of suffering (even if I don't yet understand what that root is).
  • username_5username_5
    edited September 2010
    Like Jeffery I really don't have any words for your friend and I am not sure words are even relevant. I do know what it is like to be with a loved one when they lose a limb or more. Words really don't matter and often just get in the way. What your friend needs more than anything is you, a friend.

    The words that I have are not for your friend, but for you. First, I am very proud of you for having the compassion you do for your friend. I encourage you to be with your friend and be a source of steadiness in this time of change. I also encourage you to know your own limits. It is great to be with a person who is suffering and be a source of comfort for them, but we all have our limits. Respect yours. If you don't very bad things can result for you.

    I wish you both well.
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    edited September 2010
    Shit. That really sucks. Kind of reminds me of my latest blog post. I suggest giving whatever kind words and moral support you can offer, and just hope for the best. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else you can do. :(
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited September 2010
    May we have his name please? I'll put it in our prayer book.

    Palzang
  • FoibleFullFoibleFull Canada Veteran
    edited September 2010
    The very best thing you can do is sit down beside him. Nothing you can say, and in fact silence is often better. But your presence will really really make a difference. My heart goes out to your friend, and for your sorrow for them.
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