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Wesak 2013 Aspirations

Jan 19, 2015

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Aspirations to make as one walks the spiritual path
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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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