Looking at the photos capture and think about the subject of repentance. I was impressed of this person who publicly taking repentance by holding ear squatting up and down in the street early morning. Although his method is a bit amusing to us, because this is the punishment teacher do to us in schooling time. However, repentance was a true subject we shall not ignore. Repentance was a method widely used by different religions to change our bad habits. All of us need repentance because non of us is perfect – at least far from it. Effective repentance could develop our-self from the state of ordinary human being to sainthood. But in which place we took repentance is also an interesting factors.
For example, If repentance was taken place in front of the Buddha statue, it might not be as effective than doing it publicly. Regardless how many times repentance was being carry out, if our evil conscience was so strong, we might give our-self excuse by saying. “Buddha, you are so compassionate, let me change it next time.”
Then, there will be unlimited repentance next time. But never realize that life is short, when we want to change, it might be too late. To take effective repentance, it shall be done publicly and at the same time, we shall hold the heart of determination and self-awareness. Increase self-awareness and determination will bring greater self-control. Basically, awareness of the evil thought arises from the mind before mistake was being done.
In short, effective repentance is to be able to turning away from the old evil patterns – metanoia-a new mind is form, a transformation to be a better person.
