Yesterday, a massive earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Ritcher scale rumbled through the eastern part of Japan just off-shore from Sendai. This was followed by many after-shocks, some measuring 6.0 or more.
The earthquake caused massive tsunamis of more than 10 meters that devastated many coastal areas in Japan as well as in other countries.
The images on TV showed the helplessness of the Japanese people in the face of such great devastation. We see houses and cars swept away like toys in a massive river of waves. Many people died.
Even as I write this, there were news that 2 of the nuclear reactors has exploded, with radiation pouring into the atmosphere.
Mother Nature seems to be really angry with all the pollution that we have poured into the environment.
This year will be a year marked with many such natural disasters to come.
May Buddha protect all sentient beings from suffering. May they all be well, safe and happy.
Our prayers are with all the victims who are going through massive hardship and sufferings in Japan and the rest of the world.
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