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Aspirations to make as one walks the spiritual path
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20132013
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WESAKWESAKCommemoratesCommemorates
The Birth Of Siddhartha,The Birth Of Siddhartha,
His EnlightenmentHis EnlightenmentAnd The ParinibbanaAnd The Parinibbana
Of The BuddhaOf The Buddha
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Greed will cause pain eventually.
May we practice Generosity
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Selfishness cannot bring
happiness.
May we be helpful and
show kindness.
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Immorality will bring suffering.
May we be pure in every dealing.
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Impure thoughts, speech and deedsbring misery.
May we observe our Precepts carefully.
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The danger of Attachment is truly great.
May we realize this before it is too late.
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Ego and clinging to the Self cause much Dis-ease.
May we realize Non-Self so that Dukkha can cease.
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Ignorance and Craving cause Dukkha.
May we see things as they truly are.
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Mental defilements obstruct the Path to Wisdom.
May we walk The Middle Way to Enlightenment.
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Sloth and laziness hinder spiritual progress.
May we strive energetically for success.
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Nibbana cannot be reached without perseverance.
May we strive on diligently for deliverance.
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To be Enlightened needs patience or Khanti.
May we strive on in the Dhamma patiently.
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Patience and understanding are important.
May we bear with others’ mistakes as we learn.
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Truth is most powerful and supreme.
May we be honest in our living.
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Integrity is spiritually good.
May we never swerve from the Path of Truth.
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To attain the Goal needs discipline.
May we be patient and determined.
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Persistenceis essential in spiritual practice.
May we not slacken on the Path to Nibbanic
Bliss.
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We need to cultivate Loving-
Kindness.
May we spread to all Love and
Happiness.
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Metta brings us benefits most certainly.
May we be compassionate, kind and friendly.
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Equanimity brings true mental peace.
May our mind be balanced and at ease.
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We need to develop tranquility.
May we be able to live peacefully.
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The End
With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin
May We Have A Prosperous Nation
And A Peaceful Life
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