The Vesak

Pouring out the golden glow
the full moon of Vesak,
trying to melt in the blooming sky...
Given the courtesy of trees & breeze
Even the birds show their clarity
Reminds the glory of a legendary day
happened the birth, the enlightenment 
& the Parinirvana of
the Lord Buddha...
The Vesak full moon...
It is time, it is sign
to collect good deeds
to prove yourself
Pay homage the Triple Gem
renew the Five Shiksha...
Follow the path,
where the Lord Buddha led...
The Buddhism, A philosophy
deep & logical, explains reasons...
All in all, pinched to a quote
"He who lives by the Dhamma,
is protected by the Dhamma"
Sadhu!! Sadhu!! Sadhu!!



Vesak : The full moon day of month of May, in celebration of the events of Lord buddha's life
The Parinirvana : The final deathless state of the Lord Buddha
The Triple Gem : The three Refuges (Buddha, Dhamma, Sanga)
The Five Shiksha : The five precepts
The Dhamma : The teaching of the Lord Buddha 
Sadhu : I partake of it

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 4/11/2014 4:59:00 PM
Thank you Upeksha for sharing this enlightening poem with us. I enjoyed it; and there is always something new to learn (txs for the footnotes). I too partake of it :) // paul
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