Tales of a Temple Cat: Cat Wisdom

May all sentient beings be free from suffering

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Labels: Cat Wisdom

The nuns call me Vege Cat but my real name is Da.

The temple where I have lived for more than 7 years

I am lucky to have a roof over my head and a good teacher like Head Nun.

Ning is quite different from me. He has no interest in spiritual matters but has a good and kind heart.

Heat Wave!

The beginning of the new year had been very hot indeed. It was especially bad for the nuns as their robes have long sleeves and reach down...
Then I Saw Her ...

It was a lovely evening. I sat at the side entrance to the temple kitchen watching the trees sway and dance in the breeze. Dinner wasn’t...
The Spooks are Back!

I n a dark corner of the temple, two spooks had just woken up and were talking softly to each other.... Spook No. 1 (yawning and stretchi...
The Garden of the Dead - Pt.1

The Mid Autumn Festival had just ended and Head Nun decided to go for a retreat at the Temple of Great Peace at the foot of the hills quite ...
Going Home - Pt.2

We talked far into the night. Actually Mum was the one doing all the talking as she recalled incidents in her life when I was small. ...
A Tale of a Rat

After Lao Lo's return, Ning spent as much time as he could in the company of his dear old friend. I had of course returned to the templ...
Happy New Year

To everyone, May the Year of the Dragon bring you an abundance of prosperity, good health and good luck! To Head Nun, may the Lord Buddha bl...
Cat Wisdom - Loving Kindness
An Exciting Wesak

It was Wesak Day last week and as usual, Head Nun and her nuns were busy a few days before getting the temple ready for devotees to come and...
My Prayer for You

May all beings be peaceful May all beings be happy May all beings be safe May all beings awaken to the Light of their true nature May all ...