the full moon day, this auspicious occasion
commemorates the birth anniversary of the
enlightened Gautam Buddha. Also known as
Buddha Purnima, this day is celebrated with great
enthusiasm and joy across the globe. Gautam
Buddha imparted his profound knowledge on
peace, life that continues to inspire,guide humanity
till today.
On occasion of his birthday, I present to you his
teachings, so that you all follow the same in your
life :
◇ Every experience, no matter how bad it seems,
holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is
to find it.
◇ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the
future, concentrate the mind on the present
moment.
◇ Health is the greatest gift, contentment the
greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
◇ If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also
brighten your path.
◇ Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is
in relation to everything else.
◇ Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single
candle and life of the candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases by being shared.
◇ To be idle is a short road to death and to be
diligent is way of life; foolish people are idle, wise
people are diligent.
◇ All wrong-doing arises because of the mind. If the
is transformed can wrong-doing remain ?
◇ Neither my life of luxury in the palace nor my life
as an ascetic in the forest is the way to freedom.
◇ No one can escape death and unhappiness. If
people expect only happiness in life, they will be
disappointed.
◇ It is better to conquer yourself than to win a
thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It can't
be taken from you.
◇ Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or
who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it
agrees with your own reason and your own
common sense.
◇ This triple truth to all : A generous heart, kind
speech and a life of service and compassion are the
things which renew humanity.
