A Fateful Evening in Pleasanton
In the evening of May 31st, 2013, a police car struck a pedestrian in front of the Walmart store located in Pleasanton, California.
During the middle of May of that fateful year of 2013, my two daughters returned home from their perspective colleges from the East Coast for their summer vacation. On May 31st, after dinner, our family of four with spring in our step headed towards Walmart to buy watch battery. We left the Walmart store around 9 p.m. My two daughters and my husband, Yiao-Tee were walking three to four meters in front of me.
I was trailing behind also on the pedestrian walkway in front of Walmart. At that moment, a police vehicle pulled out of a parking spot. The policeman in that police car saw my two daughters walking pass in front of the police vehicle. The policeman focused his attention on my two daughters and lost track that he was operating a vehicle. At that time, the police did not notice me; when he finally acknowledged my existence, it was already too late to avoid hitting me.The police vehicle struck me squarely and screams broke out from the surrounding crowd.
Blame and Shock at the Scene
When the police officer exited his patrol vehicle, he tried to put the blame on me. He accused me of walking directly in front of his patrol car and causing the accident. Yiao-Tee and both of my daughters immediately replied that I would never rush in front of the patrol car just to get hit. According to eyewitnesses, upon impact I was thrown about three feet into the air before landing on the ground.
A Miracle in the Emergency Room
An ambulance rushed to the scene and hurriedly delivered me to the emergency room. After a thorough physical examination, the doctor and all the nurses resoundingly said it was a miracle. There was no injury to my bones or soft tissues, and they could not even find minor scrapes on my body. The only sign of injury was that my left thigh was slightly swollen with redness. I was treated with acupuncture and laser the next day and went to work as usual. This incident did not impact on my daily routine at all.
A Subtle Experience of Protection
When I recall this event, I did not experience any sensation when I was struck. My mind was completely blank. But very subtly I felt someone was holding me then gently putting me on the ground. It was truly miraculous. One very noteworthy thing is that I always wear the Vajra Thread that my master gave me when I took Refuge.
Struggles With Responsibility and Insurance
Although physically I was absolutely fine, the subsequent development was more troubling. The police refused to accept fault for the accident and put the blame on the Walmart and the store's failure to set up a pedestrian walkway. This was their attempt to push away the responsibility. The police refused to pay for the cost of ambulance and the medical costs which amounted to close to ten thousand dollars. Pursuing a legal recourse with the police is a long and tedious path. Fortunately, Walmart has a recording system that captured the entire event.
Reporting to My Master
I went to see my master and reported to my master this incident and how I was struck by a car yet suffered no injury at all.
Three months later, suddenly I received a call from the police's insurance agent telling me that they will pay for all the expenses. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas' for their protection and my master's compassion and empowerment.
Renewed Devotion to Practice
Because of this karmic origination, we followed our master's teaching with even more determined devotion. We listen to the Buddha Dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and practice our cultivation diligently. Because of these efforts, every aspect of our life, from our career advancement, health and our children's college application and acceptance processes has been smooth and free of obstacles. The Practice of Buddhist teaching has become a way of life for our family. We established our own Dharma Listening Center to reach and benefit more people in order for them to learn the Buddha dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III as well.
Gratitude to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
The Pope of Buddhism H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
A heartfelt announcement from a humble cultivator: I will forever express my deepest gratitude to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III for edifying the most supreme and unparalleled authentic Buddha Dharma. I also want to thank the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for watching over and protecting me. The law of cause and effect never errs. This car accident was the result of prior karmic causes, no doubt. But karma can be transformed when one has accumulated merits through learning True Buddha Dharma and diligent cultivation; thus, serious calamities can be minimized.
Lessons in Karma and Cause and Effect
This incident clearly demonstrated the principles of Buddha Dharma. Believe in the law of cause and effect, resolve in our cultivation, do good deeds and propagate the correct Buddha dharma, every bit of merit will bring you benefits, and you will definitely receive the Buddha's blessing without hindrance.
By Guan Su Fong
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