Wesak 2012 Aspirations

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

3. “Patriotism and
Religious Harmony
for a United Malaysia”
2012
Happy Wesak 3

4. 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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5. May we not be conquered by Hatred and Anger.
May our METTA and COMPASSION grow stronger.
Queen Maya’s Dream of a white elephant
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6. May we dispel Ignorance and Delusion.
May we develop WISE, MINDFUL attention.
Birth of Siddhartha – On a Wesak Full-Moon Day 6

7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. May we refrain from harmful Gossiping.
May we be CONSTRUCTIVE in our speaking.
The Four Sights
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11. May we refrain from Harming or Killing.
May we be more KIND to every being.
Prince Siddhartha Leaves The Palace
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12. 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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