Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Dhammapada Verse 145

Verse 145

    Those who build canals
  channel the flow of water.
  Arrowsmiths make arrows.
  Woodworkers craft wood.
Those committed to goodness
       tame themselves.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Significance of Vesak - Buddha Day


The significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to mankind.

As we recall the Buddha and his Enlightenment, we are immediately reminded of the unique and most profound knowledge and insight which arose in him on the night of his Enlightenment. This coincided with three important events which took place, corresponding to the three watches or periods of the night.