Aspiring Towards Nirvana

This statue is one of many found in Buddhist temples throughout Thailand. Technically speaking, at least according to the Wikipedia, "a Buddha (Sanskrit, Pāli) is any being that has become fully enlightened, has permanently overcome anger, greed, and ignorance, and has achieved complete liberation from suffering, better known as Nirvana. Certainly, the statue has a certain grace and serenity to it. The temple itself was dimly lit by candles with graceful trails of incense drifting in the breeze. The tapestry behind was said to be absolutely ancient; however, you could barely see the amazingly detailed city landscapes in the dimly lit room unless you were within a few feet of the it as it rose up towards the shadow-draped ceiling.

I'd have to admit that the Thai people were, for the most part, some of the most warm, welcoming and serene people I have ever met. Even those who appear to be flat out starving, working for meager amounts, have a calmness and grace about them that is downright saintly. I don't know how they do it; however, I think I could use some of it at work. Heck, we could all use some of it.