题:This is humanity.
故事提供者:Daughter of SKN
文/图:以量
成年女儿的爸爸早上去世了。她和家人们一同轮替念了八个小时的佛号给爸爸。
晚上七点半,殡葬服务业者出现在疗养院大门口。那是她最害怕的画面要来了。一男一女的殡葬服务人员把高架床推进房内,上面放着一个深栗色的收殓袋。是的,她说这个收殓袋让人觉得可怕。意味着年迈体弱的爸爸已经死去,变成尸体。
戴着口罩的那位女服务员把收殓袋的拉链给打开,转头看着这位女儿,仿佛在问她一句:“Are you ready?(你准备好了吗?)”
她反应不过来。这不是她认识的殡葬业者。都怪以前的经验很不好,这些人不是很凶就是很会骗死人钱。这些经验都让她对殡葬业者有一定的保留。
女服务员的非口语及动作,让她感觉到她失去父亲的那份哀伤有被看见、有被照顾。她没想到这出自于一位殡葬业服务员。
花了一点时间,两位工作人员把爸爸的遗体放入收殓袋,推着高架床,安放在黑车内,离开疗养院。
她和两位工作人员一同坐在黑车内,往殡仪馆的方向驶去。
坐在车内,她看着那深栗色的收殓袋,她心里想着:“爸爸,我还有什么事还没有为你做,你需要我做的话,你要让我知道。”
头脑里当下浮现老家的画面。
能不能请工作人员载我爸爸去我们老家一趟呢?她心里如此作想。
她斗胆的问了一句,冒着被骂的风险:“请你看看这个地址,会不会靠近殡仪馆?”
男性殡葬礼仪服务员对她说:“这个地方离我们殡仪馆很靠近。”
“这样的话,能不能够载我的爸爸回家一趟?”
“行。”二话不说,改变跑道,女服务员把黑车往她的老家开去。
晚上八点,天已黑,只剩下街灯的光。黑车,抵达老家的大门。
她成功让她的爸爸回老家一趟。这是爸爸一生居住的地方,这里有所有爸爸和她的往事。她想让爸爸“回家”一趟,至少让爸爸知道她终于带他回家。
她万万没想到,殡葬服务人员还把车后门给打开,意味着让这位老人家“看一看“自己的家。
她没想到他们居然可以如此细腻,不只照顾活着的人的需求,并且也在照顾死去的人的需求。
夜晚,很宁静。能把爸爸带回老家“看一看”,心里更见安定。带着口罩的三个人,站在哪儿安静片刻。
这份宁静让她心也安定下来。她说,嗯,我们可以走了。两位服务人员继续开车,往殡仪馆去。
这位失去爸爸的成年女儿一面透过 zoom的视频说给我听,我心里一面激动。
她托我说:“以量,请你一定要代我谢谢他们。”
很动容的我拼命点头。得到她的允许,我把这暖心的故事记录下来。
今晚,她也给了我一则电邮,她是这样写着的:
“Hi Yee Leong,
To add to your note of appreciation, I would like to share the following words with Charles and Kenzie (the mortician).
What does it mean to be human?
In solemnity, a deep sense of respect is honored. He stood by the dead body, attentive, very little words, ready to do whatever he could. Chest up, shirt tuck-in, ready to dignify the process.
The mortician had her ponytail tied-up, drove the van, had the maroon velvet bodybag, ready to get to work. The loss of a physical body now turns into a process of dignity. This is humanity. This is being human.
Thank you Charles. Thank you Kenzie. There is kindness impossible to repay.
Respectfully,
daughter of SKN”
***
你知道吗?有一群默默无闻的殡葬人员,在严峻的疫情底下,一直默默在为亡者以及其家属提供服务。
虽然他们常觉得他们的服务不足挂齿,可是,我很多时候都会被他们的态度而动容。就是多那么一点点的“不介意”,就能让正在伤痛的家属一辈子都不会忘记的温暖经验。
这故事,听了,我很感动。我连忙把文章写下来,就是为了要记录这份感动。谢谢这位女性的允许,让我写下来。
将一切功德回响给这位女性的已故父亲 SKN、所有正在受苦受难、即将临终的人们以及其家属,以及所有的前线人员、医疗人员、殡葬人员等。
祝福故事裡的所有的人物,祝福大家、祝福自己。
25/08/2021
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《香港邊城青年就「港版國安法」將通過人大之聲明》
中共以附件方式繞過立法會,試圖推行國安法,手法粗獷,視香港法治為無物,以極為邪惡陰險的所謂法律,進一步箝制香港的自由,斷絕香港民主之路。
香港邊城青年針對中共人大強推國安法,徹底崩解一國兩制之聲明:
一)國安法「攬炒」香港 一國一制粉碎法治精神
香港過去的繁榮建基於法治精神,中共進一步踐踏法治,以「政治攬炒」方式,把香港送上不歸路,攻擊港人最珍而重之的核心價值,刀刀見骨。強推國安法,以「中國製造,香港實施」的方式,全面斷送一國兩制,重挫香港國際地位,誰是破壞香港的千古罪人,歷史自有公論。
二)沒有香港恐怖主義,只有中共恐怖政權
中共先前之所以力圖將抗爭者污名化、打成「本土恐怖主義」。回頭來看,就是準備從內部進一步輸出極權到香港。這種「中國特色國安」就已被世界看穿,實為打壓異已、為黨服務、真正在散佈紅色恐怖的工具,中共的所有辭措,皆是此地無銀的藉口。
三)懇求台灣堅守主權,向受壓迫的港人伸出援手
港人血淋淋的經驗,已經清晰地證明:所謂莊嚴的歷史共識與法律協議,在中共流氓政權眼裡,隨時可以一手撕毀。
懇請所有台灣人,放棄所有的幻想,團結堅守台灣主權,絕對不可以相信所謂九二共識、和平協議、一國兩制等政治協商方案。
同時,香港情況急轉直下,不只在街頭抗爭的人有風險,由於國安法能以言入罪,將打壓所有擁有自由思考的香港人。為此,在港人受中共更大壓迫的時刻,也懇請台灣全方面支持香港人,向抗爭者伸出援手。
四)呼籲國際用一切手法制止中國破壞香港
在此艱難時刻,香港亟需國際社會支持,務必持續監察香港的政治、人權及自由狀況,盡世界公民之責任,對抗中共不公不義之舉。香港的國際戰線,更應茁壯成長,不斷增強、累積極權的成本,促使全球自由國家及人民,共同認清、監察、防禦、制裁中共極權的所作所為,支持香港人的絕地一戰!
香港邊城青年
2020年5月22日
Statement on Hong Kong National Security Legislation
The Chinese Coummunist Party passes the decision of establishing the National Security Legislation, bypassing the Hong Kong Legislative Council, as an Article Annex in Hong Kong. Its tyrannical methodology violates the central concept of rule-of-law. It further narrows Hong Kong’s freedom and our pursuit of democracy.
In response to the National Security Legislation, the Hong Kong Outlanders in Taiwan states the following:
1) National Security Legislation sets fire on One Country Two Systems
Hong Kong’s vitality has long depended on its essence and belief in rule-of-law. But with the National Security Law, the CCP government is destroying HK’s core values and sentencing our future to death.
The National Security Legislation passed by the National People’s Congress is an act equivalent to a complete destruction and betrayal of “One Country Two Systems”, an internationally known promise from the CCP and the foundation to HK’s thrift. Destroying “One Country Two Systems” is pulling down our global economic status and China is crushing Hong Kong in an irreversible manner.
2) There is never Hong Kong Terrorism, but Chinese Authoritarianism
Chinese Communist Party has been attempting to stigmatize Hong Kong freedom fighters since the beginning. They aim to alter the movement into “domestic terrorism” which solemnly for their underlying agenda: Expand their authoritarian government from inland to Hong Kong.
The so-called “Enhancing national security” have already well-known as different brutal means. It has been a tool for the government to suppress the opposite, serve the party, and spread terror among its territory so they can have total control. Thus, the explanations given by CCP are simply the candy wrap of poison and excuses.
3) We hope Taiwan can maintain its sovereignty and offer a helping hand to suppressed Hongkongers
The cruel reality of Hongkongers is clearly demonstrated: The solemnity of historical consensus and law agreements are nothing but just an “expired historical document” to the Chinese Communist Party.
We, thereby, sincerely hope that Taiwanese can drop their fantasy of CCP, recognize reality, and maintain Taiwan’s sovereignty. With reference to Hong Kong’s situation, the political agreements or corporations initiated by the Chinese Communist Party, such as the 1992 consensus, Cross-strait peace agreement, “One Country Two Systems” are completely untrustworthy.
Meanwhile, with the drastically exacerbating situation in Hong Kong, all Hongkongers, no longer the protestors, who have free-thoughts will be prosecuted and suppressed. Therefore, we hope Taiwan can support Hongkongers in comprehensive prospect and help with our freedom fighters.
4) We urge the international community to stop China from destroying HK’s high autonomy by all means.
During these difficult times, Hong Kong urgently required the International community to act as a guardian, stay close to the situation of politics, human rights, and freedom, and stand against the injustice of the Chinese Communist Party.
We urge the international community to straighten the global alliance and fight the biggest tyranny in the world. We call to your attention to recognize, watch, defend, and sanction China. Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Outlanders
May 22, 2020.
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It has been a difficult time for people of faith, including Christians here and elsewhere in the world. They have been unable to hold their usual services because of COVID-19 measures. However, these measures are essential to protect all of us, Christians and non-Christians alike. I am heartened that most Churches have introduced online services, and hope many will continue to find solace in prayer, and be united in spirit.
I wish all Christians a blessed and healthy Easter weekend, and that you will find joy in your hearts amid the simple celebrations. – LHL
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不論國籍、年齡大小,任何人皆可透過科技藝術與文物的結合,深度沉浸在〈龍藏經〉的華美風采中而獲得心靈的感動。
Tibetan Dragon Sutra illusionistic immersive interactive installation is an interactive apparatus inspired by the ancient manuscript. Through the combination of science, art, and cultural relics, viewers can immerse themselves in the wondrous beauty of the Tibetan Dragon Sutra and submerge themselves within the intense spiritual energy emitted. The interactive device features material from the Tibetan Dragon Sutra: Imperial manuscript copy in gold ink housed within the collections of the National Palace Museum.
It is a collection of Tibetan Buddhist manuscripts completed during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. Due to their exquisite craftsmanship, grandeur, and solemnity, the manuscripts are a rare masterpiece in the fields of art and religion. The device is designed to initiate an interactive mechanism through sensing the number of people present. The experience encompasses a three-stage process that is gradually unveiled. Beginning with the amassing and swirling of flecks of golden light, people will then see flying scriptures and the eight auspicious symbols floating around them, followed by images of holy Buddhist figures.
The theater is also equipped with seating similar to the zafu used by Buddhist monks to enhance the meditative and calming effect. After viewers take their seats, the ground surrounding them will begin radiating scriptures and the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhist rituals. Further into the display, the scope of the animations on the floor will gradually expand. Through augmented reality, viewers will feel as if they have received the blessings of the Tibetan Dragon Sutra as they read and comprehend the translation of the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra while being surrounded by animations of Buddhist statues transforming from black and white into images of vibrant color.
Regardless of nationality or age, visitors can all experience the feast of the senses brought to them by the Tibetan Dragon Sutra.
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This is a production done by a group of student's from Cultural Centre Of University Malaya as their graduation final project in year 2008.
Playwright : Kuo Pao Kun
Director : Amy Chew Mun Yee
Actors : Ooi Lay Teng , Dickson Chai D Shean , Monica Goh Liew Yinn
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"Day I Met The Prince" is created in 1980 by Kuo Pao Kun, a dramatist from Singapore, It is based upon the French masterpiece "Le Petit Prince" by Antoine Saint Exupery. Since its creation in the '80s, Day I Met the Prince has captivated the hearts of children in schools across Singapore.
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The play breaks up between the plot in which the protagonist and the little prince flies to different planets in search for a way to stop the little prince's rose from being eaten by a sheep; and the surreal intersections of symbolisms. each addressing a particular problem or state of society.
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