The beautiful sounds of the "Chant of Metta" can be heard and viewed
HERE or HERE
or HERE
DisAgree to Disagree - Conversations on Conversion -
Countering proselytisers -CLICK HERE
OR Who's
That
Knocking
on
My
Door? - A Buddhists' Guide to Evangelical
Christianity - Click Here
Living in a Grateful World
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Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you,
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Be grateful to those who have deceived you, for they have deepened your insight. -
Be grateful to those who have hit you, for they have reduced your karmic obstacles. -
Be grateful to those who have abandoned you, for they have taught you to be independent. -
Be grateful to those who have made you stumble, for they have strengthened your ability. -
Be grateful to those who have denounced you, for they have increased your wisdom and concentration. ---
Be grateful to those who have made you firm and resolute and helped in your achievement
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the Day of Vesak, to be observed on 28 May, 2010 CE (2554 BE):
I am pleased to send greetings on the Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Vesak is a time for all Buddhists to reflect on the fundamental values of tolerance, compassion and service to humanity that are embodied in the Buddha’s life and teachings. These values are echoed in the Charter of the United Nations, a promise by Member States to work in harmony for a world where women and men can thrive and prosper in peace and dignity.
The theme for this year, “Global Recovery: the Buddhist Perspective”, speaks to the heart of global concerns at a time of multiple crises. When the economic and financial crisis hit, the poor suffered first and worst. They will take longest to recover. At the time, I urged world leaders to act in unison for the common good. Their synchronized response and the efforts of the United Nations helped to avoid a worse crisis. Valuable lessons were learned that are guiding our response as the fallout continues.
Such displays of solidarity are increasingly essential in today’s interdependent world. They are reflected in the Day of Vesak itself, and the acts of compassion for the less fortunate that are part of its annual observance. Only by showing regard for others can we succeed in tackling the great challenges of our era: reducing poverty and hunger; reversing environmental decline; avoiding catastrophic climate change; and creating a world of freedom, peace and justice for all. If we follow the true spirit of Buddhism — or any of the other major religions of the world — all these noble goals can be achieved.
Professor Lewis Lancaster from U.C, Berkeley, Has given a brilliant lecture,
"Buddhism in a Global Age of Technology".
It is well worth watching. Please CLICK HERE to view it.
Stephen Batchelor gave a series of
lectures on "Godless
Religion
-
Devout
Atheism" You may listen to them by clicking HERE.
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The blog has comments on Buddhism, philosophy, politics and other thoughts from Graeme Lyall.
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May all living beings be well and happy
Namo Amitabha
Sabbadanam dhammadanam jinati
The gift of Truth excels all other gifts
