The Bird of Paradise sent two phoenixes to rescue these five poor water ducks. The phoenixes led them to the Bird of Paradise with great care. Although they suffered from their deep wounds from Won-Duc-A-Won's plucking, they struggled on and made to all the holy places where the Bird of Paradise had enlightenment, nirvana, gave sermons and his birth place.
On the first day under the Mango Tree, the ducks were shedding their tears like mad. Nobody knew how hard that they had tried to reach this place. They had a great time under the Mango Tree. Although they were not enlightenment as the Bird of Paradise. They had found their inner peace. Under the Mango Tree, they met some of the great disciples of the Bird of Paradise. It was as if they had reached heaven when the ducks heard the song of enlightenment.
The ducks went to all the places they were suppose to visit with the help from the phoenixes. They also learnt many good things from the two phoenixes. The two phoenixes were very kind to the ducks. They were not only led them to their destinations; they also led them to the way of enlightenment for their future quest. Of course, not enlightenment as yet, but you just never know!
During their pilgrimage, a young duckling had grown close to the phoenixes. He wanted to follow the Phoenixes' path when he was a bit older and vowed to come back to the Land of Wonblair.
After seventeen happy days with the phoenixes, the three water ducks said farewell to the group and flied back home. The other two water ducks went two days after them. The phoenixes reminded them that they should always remember this trip which didn't come easy and always remember the Bird of Paradise's compassion and loving kindness. They thanked the phoenixes for their great help and teachings; with their respect that they brought back home with them a whole hearted of love.
Love the "story"!
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