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Wesak Commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of The Buddha 2

Patriotism and Religious Harmony for a United Malaysia

2012

Happy Wesak

May we be free from Greed, Attachment and Craving.

May we practice selfless CHARITY and GIVING.

The Bodhisatta In Tusita Heaven before Birth as Siddhartha

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

Queen Mayas Dream of a white elephant

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

Birth of Siddhartha On a Wesak Full-Moon Day

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

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

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

Prince Siddhartha had great Metta or Loving-Kindness

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

The marriage of Siddhartha at the age of 16

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

The Four Sights

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

Prince Siddhartha Leaves The Palace

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

The Great Renunciation; Siddhartha was 29

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May we not commit Sexual Misconduct. May CONTENTMENT be in the mind and heart.

Siddhartha Practiced Asceticism

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May our Generosity grow each day and help us walk the Noble Eightfold Way.

Sujata Offers The Bodhisatta Food

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May we observe good Morality in terms of our Mind, Speech and Body.

The Temptations Of Mara

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May we strive on in Meditation to attain Peace and Liberation.

The Enlightenment It was on a Full Moon Wesak Day

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May we have respect for beings everywhere. May we practice Metta and show that we care.

The First Sermon Buddha Preached The Four Noble Truths

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May we serve others with a selfless heart as we strive on in the spiritual Path.

The Buddha Leads A Homeless Life

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May we transfer Merits to those in need after we do a Meritorious deed.

The Buddha Preaches To His Former Family

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May we rejoice in others meritorious action. May such meritorious deeds be an inspiration.

The Buddha Tends To A Sick Monk He Who Serves The Sick Serves Me

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May we constantly learn and practice the Dhamma as we strive on diligently for Nibbana.

The Buddha Chants The Ratana Sutta

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May we teach and spread Dhamma everywhere. May we with Patience any hardship bear.

The Buddha Exhorts 60 Arahants to Go Forth To Preach

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May we straighten the views in our mind as we walk the Path for Truth Sublime.

The Buddha Passes Away Into Parinibbana It was on a Full Moon Wesak Day

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Happy wesak 2012

May We All Grow In Compassion And Wisdom

With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin

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