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Let Go, Let God . In the Japanese Zen tradition of Buddhism there have many saints renowned for their equanimity of mind. This is the story of one such saint named Bokuza. When Bokuza was a little boy, he lived with his mentor. One day while he was a dusting the room of the master, a beautiful clay statue fell on the floor and was broken. The boy stood aghast.
This was such a beautiful statue. It was used for worship for many generations.
He was filled with dread since his guru practiced his meditation while sitting in front of this icon that was now broken. He put the pieces together and placed it where it belonged. When his guru came for the prayer, he asked him why people die.
"They die when their time comes," said the master, “Time determines everything: when you are born, when you reach maturity, when you grow old, and when you die."
“Guruji, the statue broke today by my mistake." Bokuza said.
“Always bear in mind that whatever happens follows a destined course. Neither grieve nor rejoice and in all events and circumstances keep thou a composed mind," the master said, and added, “Let go the events that are insignificant. And as for major occurrences that affect you, Let God determine the destiny."
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