Lite Beer Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 VISAKHA BUCHA DAYListen to Lord Buddha's words, says top monkThe Nation BANGKOK: -- For the upcoming Visakha Bucha or Vesak Day, acting Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Maharatchamongkha-lachan urged all Buddhists to observe Lord Buddha's teachings and perform their duties with mindfulness and for the benefit of the majority.The revered monk, who is abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, said that the holiday coincided with three important events in the Lord Buddha's life - his birth, enlightenment and death - on one full moon day in the sixth lunar month.The monk said, before dying the Lord Buddha delivered his final teaching as "subject to change are all component things, do not be reckless".The monk urged everyone to observe this teaching by reflecting upon oneself and maintaining mindfulness and reflecting upon one's duties so one can perform them with mindfulness and for the benefit of the majority.In 1999, the United Nations named Visakha Bucha an international day. -- The Nation 2014-05-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catterwell Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's next Tuesday, by the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Buddha say the evil must be defeated, so the world can be peaceful. Thaksin must be the biggest evil in the world right now, similar to Hitler many years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catweazle Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He forgot to tell us the lottery numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Don't listen to the translators, I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The monk urged everyone to observe this teaching by reflecting upon oneself and maintaining mindfulness and reflecting upon one's duties so one can perform them with mindfulness and for the benefit of the majority. That's exactly what the government did all those years, they reflected upon themselves and on their duties for their own benefit, since they represented the majority... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's next Tuesday, by the way. Thanks for the info,i'll make a note of that on the back of a dried leaf if i can find one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catterwell Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) It's next Tuesday, by the way. Thanks for the info,i'll make a note of that on the back of a dried leaf if i can find one Maybe use a finger to etch it into the head on top of your beer? (Works best with Guinness) Edited May 10, 2014 by catterwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bruce Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Buddha say the evil must be defeated, so the world can be peaceful. Thaksin must be the biggest evil in the world right now, similar to Hitler many years back. Oh Dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's next Tuesday, by the way.Thanks for the info,i'll make a note of that on the back of a dried leaf if i can find oneAnd make sure not to plan a night on the town drinking , stock up at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerata Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Topic going nowhere. Closed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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