DBS's CEO Richard Stanley passed away peacefully yesterday. This news came almost immediately after I shared a conversation with WY about Richard's latest news on his critical condition. I was hoping that he would come out of the woods soon but the news of his passing dashed the hope of his recovery.
I do not know him at a level beyond his name in the papers and one who helms the entity with a personable leadership style. But somehow I was saddened by a premature death of one so young and promising.
WY shared Dalai Lama's quote with me.. and I thought.. Perhaps "The next moment..Or the next life..Which one comes first??" is more apt to describe how I view the whole incident and life in general.
Then WY shared about an article from Ajahn Bhramn's book on "sudden death".. Ah... How aptly the analogy is. Death, as much as life in itself, is just a natural process affecting everyone and anyone, regardless of age, gender, race and all at any point in time... No one is to be blamed, nothing is to be questioned, especially if the death is on the young and green..
May he be blessed by the Triple Gem and reach the next realm to further his WAY of CULTIVATION.
For people like us..Each moment is precious. Follow one's heart and Path. Be mindful. Realise the TRUTH.
