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Happy Vesak 2016

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A short Vesak interview with Nanyang Girls High a couple of years ago, played during their Vesak celebration this year. ^_^

“… when the Buddha discovered the truth about life, about suffering, its cause, and how it can be put to an end, it is not simply for Buddhist, it applies to all of us! … ”

Eight Awakening of the Great Beings

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:: Eight Awakening of the Great Beings ::

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“Buddhist Disciples! At all times, day and night, sincerely recite and bear in mind these eight truths that cause great people to awaken.” – The Buddha

There are the Eight Truths that all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and great people awaken to. Once awakened, they even more energetically continue to cultivate the Path. Steeping themselves in kindness and compassion, they grow in wisdom. They sail the Dharma ship across to Nirvana’s shore, and then return on the sea of birth and death to rescue living beings. They use these Eight Truths to show the proper course for living beings, causing them to recognise the anguish of birth and death. They inspire all to forsake the five desires, and to cultivate their minds in the manner of Sages.

If Buddhist disciples recite this Sutra on the Eight Awakenings, and constantly ponder its meaning, they will certainly eradicate boundless offenses, advance towards Bodhi, and will quickly realize Proper Enlightenment. They will always be free of birth and death, and will abide in eternal bliss.