Buddha’s Purple Dream

Buddha’s Purple Dream

As the stone Buddha grew weary of contemplation he cast his mind to the far flung corners of the world.
Near where a mountain belched fire and smoke he spied an oaf hunting He was working his way through the steamy jungle towards a clearing were he hoped to catch a red doe with her guard down. Ahead was a bright glow and as he crept warily ahead he beheld a sight which brought awe and fear to his throat. For there was a glowing white doe staring him in the eye with pale blue human eyes. The spell between them drew him forth from his ambush point.

As he walked towards the glowing wonder, the deer transformed into the very image of the Earth spirit, Gaia, Shakte, mother of all life.“I see you are a hunter but from this hour forward you will be my husband and with this seed bring life to my people". She gently placed seven golden seeds into his hand. "This fertile field will become your community and you will tend the vines. The vines will spread and feed the people of my Earth. You will be called Squash Father, feeder of the people”. The transformation brought him to his knees and as his head bent to touch the earth at her feet he felt the power of life, surrounding him and in the Earth. Life spoke to him and a sadness entered his soul for all the evil and hate in man's world around him. But then love of life entered his soul and the transformation was complete. He looked up and saw her smiling down at him. “Rise my husband and attend me”. He floated to his feet and she brought her sweet lips to his and their love was brighter than the Sun.

And the purple flowers sway in the bright Sun and warm breeze. The scent of lilacs filled the garden. And Buddha with stone face, contemplated what he had seen.