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Wesak Commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of The Buddha

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“Patriotism and Religious Harmony

for a United Malaysia”

Happy Wesak

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The Bodhisatta In Tusita Heaven before Birth as Siddhartha

May we be free from Greed, Attachment and Craving.

May we practice selfless CHARITY and GIVING.

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5Queen Maya’s Dream of a white elephant

May we not be conquered by Hatred and Anger.May our METTA and COMPASSION grow stronger.

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6Birth of Siddhartha – On a Wesak Full-Moon Day

May we dispel Ignorance and Delusion.May we develop WISE, MINDFUL attention.

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Siddhartha at 7 years of age, meditating during the Plough Festival

May we not Lie and spread Falsehood.May our speech be TRUTHFUL and Good.

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Prince Siddhartha had great Metta or Loving-Kindness

May we not speak ill of another being.May we bring harmony and understanding.

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The marriage of Siddhartha at the age of 16

May we not speak words of Harshness.May our speech be filled with KINDNESS.

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10The Four Sights

May we refrain from harmful Gossiping.May we be CONSTRUCTIVE in our speaking.

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Prince Siddhartha Leaves The Palace

May we refrain from Harming or Killing.May we be more KIND to every being.

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The Great Renunciation; Siddhartha was 29

May we not Steal, Swindle, Deceive or Cheat.May we be GENEROUS to those in need.