Thursday, May 31, 2007

Vesak Day being Siddharta Gautama Compassionate Birthday

Siddharta Gautama, a man holy revered by commoners, esteemed by nobles, is celebrated and remembered well on his birthday. He is born by noble heritage, given a life of joy and riches, and when he met the poor, he felt an honour and warm compassion to feel the grace of helping them for the passion of life and enlighten the heart of society. He gave up his temporal riches for true heart riches when he became a fountain of hope for the peace of the people, being a preacher and a peacemaker among the people, showing them the hope of society. He understood the best society is the communist society, where all people are equal under karmic laws.
He believed life is about serving people, and as he embarked upon a quest of compassion and grace for the love of the people, he kept his good faith in his wife and in his kinship, and maintained a balance of love and care for his fellow people. He realised that true riches come from the heart of peace, servitude and concern, for love is the gracing need of the people, and the bread of this world. He led a simple and good life, dedicating himself to the heart of the people. Understanding their needs, he spread the Buddhist compassion to be a savior of the commoners, caring for his neighbours as he move along this journey of life. The people rejoiced in his blessful care, and Siddharta Gautama became a respected spiritual preacher. He went on to meditate under the Bodhi tree and attained his enlightment and nirvana.

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