I dreamt that I was a police officer at a large meditation center, talking with some people and noticing monks there. I also saw Chen Shui-bian and Wu Shu-jen sitting and resting.
I wanted to make an international call but had to first dial the police headquarters and get approval from the team leader before connecting.
I tried dialing 003, but the line was always busy. After finally reaching the operator, the call was transferred to the team leader, but it just kept ringing with no answer. It was already past 6 PM. I asked if the team leader might have left for the day, and they said it was possible. I felt frustrated by the rule that international calls needed team leader approval, thinking it was inefficient.
Just when I was feeling disappointed, the call went through. My team leader hadn't left yet, and his colleagues answered the phone for him. I said I needed to make an international call and receive an international fax. They agreed. I went to the fax machine to collect the information and saw it was using recycled paper. Upon closer inspection, I found my own credit card bill used as the recycled paper, with the invalid credit card still attached. I quickly took it away.
I returned to the meditation center and, for some reason, needed to mend a robe and a pair of shorts. The shorts were a bit dirty, indicating someone had worn them without washing, and they had been previously mended but the stitches were coming loose. As I was sewing, I thought, "This needs to be washed."
While mending the robe, I found myself on Dunhua South Road and needed to go to the other side to get something. Holding the robe, I dashed out, crossed the street, and kept running. Along the way, I saw many monks in yellow robes waiting for a bus, as if they were heading back to the mountains.
I continued running and thought, "To go to the mountains, you need to take bus 001." Suddenly, I remembered seeing this bus before. The bus they were waiting for looked like a flat Styrofoam bus that stood upright but fell over with a gust of wind.
Then I saw the flat 001 bus arriving. I chased it but couldn't catch up, and it drove away. I saw Master Guohui standing at the bus stop, still waiting.
I kept running, determined to catch that bus. While running, I choked and coughed, and then I woke up.
夢見我是一位警察，在一個大型禪修道場，跟一些人在講話，看到法師在裡面。我好像還看到陳水扁、吳淑珍，他們坐在那裡休息。
我想打一通國際電話，但必須先撥到警察局總部，得到組長核可後，才可接通。
我要先撥 003，可是電話一直佔線撥不通。好不容易撥通總機，但轉到組長時，電話一直響沒人接。我看了一下時間，已是晚上 6 點多了。我問他們組長會不會下班了，他們回說有可能。我感慨這種「國際電話一定要先轉組長核可」的規定，讓工作實在沒有效率。
當我正感到失望的時候，電話接通了。我的組長還沒下班，他旁邊的其他同仁幫他接起電話。我說我要撥國際電話，還要收一個國際傳真。他們說好。然後我就跑到傳真機那邊收資料，看到傳真機還用回收紙來列印。仔細一看，竟然是我自己的信用卡帳單，放在回收紙匣，而且信用卡還黏在上面。雖然已是無效的信用卡，我還是趕快把它收走。
我回到道場，不知何原因，我要縫補一件袈裟，還有一件小褲子。我看到那件小褲子有點髒，應是有人穿過未洗，而且看來之前已經有人臨時縫補過，但縫線陸續脫落。我邊縫邊想：「這件得要清洗。」
當我正在縫補袈裟的時候，發現自己是在敦化南路這邊，我要到另一邊去拿東西。我拿著袈裟衝出門，衝過馬路，一直跑、一直跑。然後沿路看到許多穿著黃色袈裟的法師，好像他們要回到山上，正在等公車。
我繼續跑，同時想：「去山上要坐 001 公車。」突然有個印象，好像之前就曾經看過這公車。他們要搭的公車像是扁扁的保麗龍公車，立在路上走，可是風一吹就倒了。
然後我就看到扁扁的 001 公車來了。我追趕著公車，可是沒追上，公車跑了。我看到果暉法師站在站牌那裡，繼續等公車。
我又繼續跑，想說我要趕上那班公車。然後我一邊跑，氣就嗆到了。咳嗽，我就醒了。
Ending 1: Peaceful Resolution
As you keep running, you suddenly find yourself in a beautiful, serene garden filled with blooming flowers and gentle streams. The stress and urgency you felt begin to melt away. You notice a small, ancient temple at the center of the garden. Walking inside, you find a group of monks chanting softly. They welcome you warmly and offer you a seat. You sit down, close your eyes, and join in their meditation. A deep sense of peace and clarity washes over you. When you wake up, you feel refreshed and calm, carrying a sense of tranquility into your day.
Ending 2: Successful Catch
You continue to chase the 001 bus, determined not to let it slip away. With a final burst of speed, you manage to catch up and hop on just as the doors close. Inside, the bus is filled with smiling faces and a welcoming atmosphere. The monks cheer and applaud your effort. You find a seat next to Master Guohui, who smiles at you and hands you a beautifully embroidered robe, symbolizing your perseverance and dedication. As the bus climbs the mountain, you feel a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the journey ahead. You wake up feeling motivated and ready to tackle challenges.
Ending 3: Unexpected Discovery
As you run, the scenery begins to change. The urban environment fades away, replaced by a lush, enchanted forest. You follow a path that leads you to a hidden clearing where you discover a mystical portal. Curiosity piqued, you step through the portal and find yourself in a magical realm where time flows differently. Here, you encounter a wise, ancient being who offers you profound insights and answers to questions you've long pondered. You spend what feels like hours in deep conversation, gaining wisdom and understanding. When you finally return through the portal, you find yourself back at the meditation center, but with a new sense of purpose and enlightenment. You wake up feeling enlightened and inspired.
Each ending offers a different resolution, from finding inner peace to achieving goals or gaining profound wisdom.
Dreams can be highly subjective and often reflect a blend of personal experiences, subconscious thoughts, and emotions. Here's an interpretation of the elements in this dream:
Being a Police Officer at a Meditation Center: This juxtaposition of a disciplined, authoritative role in a place of peace and reflection might suggest a conflict or a balance you're trying to achieve between control and tranquility in your life.
Encountering Prominent Figures: Seeing public figures like Chen Shui-bian and Wu Shu-jen could symbolize aspects of political or social consciousness. Their presence might reflect concerns about leadership, integrity, or personal struggles.
Difficulty Making an International Call: This could represent challenges in communication or reaching out to distant aspects of your life or consciousness. The need for approval suggests bureaucracy or hurdles in expressing yourself or connecting with others.
Using Recycled Paper for a Fax: Finding your credit card bill on recycled paper indicates concerns about privacy, recycling past issues, or the feeling of being caught in repetitive cycles. The invalid credit card suggests worries about financial security or outdated concerns.
Mending Clothes: This symbolizes repair and self-care. The dirty shorts needing washing and previous repairs coming undone might represent unresolved issues or the need to address neglected aspects of your life.
Running Across Dunhua South Road: This could signify a transition or a journey in your waking life, perhaps a quest for something important or the urgency to achieve a goal.
Seeing Monks in Yellow Robes: Monks often symbolize spiritual guidance, discipline, and enlightenment. Their waiting for a bus suggests a journey or a transition in spiritual understanding.
Chasing the 001 Bus: The bus represents a means to reach a goal or destination, possibly spiritual or personal growth. The difficulty in catching it might symbolize challenges or missed opportunities in your pursuit.
The Flat Styrofoam Bus: This surreal image could indicate fragility or something that appears solid but is actually unstable. It might reflect your concerns about the reliability of certain aspects of your life.
Waking Up Choking: This could be a physical reaction influencing the dream, but symbolically, it might indicate a struggle to breathe or deal with overwhelming emotions or stress.
Overall, the dream appears to reflect a journey of self-discovery and the challenges you face in communication, personal growth, and balancing different aspects of your life. The elements of authority, spirituality, and personal maintenance suggest an ongoing effort to integrate various facets of your identity and responsibilities.