[From the Author of “Poems by Kolki – Absolutely Humane” & “Real Path To 9 11”]

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Eid ul-Fitr                       Buddhism Made Simple                       Diwali

 (Dedicated to Universal Wisdom towards a Better World – Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com)

Teacher                   One World                    Harmony

 

Life means sufferings!

The reasons for sufferings are attachments

But the cessation of suffering is attainable

Directing one’s life towards enlightenment

Following Noble Eightfold Path to fulfilment!

 

Right View for Wisdom

Right Intention towards Freedom

Right Speech for Ethical Conduct

Right Action towards self evolution

Right Livelihood for peaceful mission

Right Effort for Mental Development

Right Mindfulness for universal vision

Right Concentration for Nibbana/Nirvana/salvation!

 

Adhering to The Precepts abstaining from – (abstainance)

 

Harming living beings

Taking things not given freely

Sexual misconduct leading to adultery

False speech that pollutes trust and justice

Intoxicating drinks and drugs causing heedlessness

Taking untimely meals that toxicise human body

Erotic dancing, singing, music and watching grotesque mime

Use of garlands, perfumes, and personal adornment

Use of high seats that encourage domination

Accepting gold or silver that induces self gratification!

 

Can certainly steer one’s life on Earth

Towards fruitfulness without harming self and others

Lessening social and natural sufferings of this birth

And sharing the fruits of self-enlightenment around!

 

(Adapted from The Word of the Buddha, Niyamatolika, The Buddhist Publication Society, 1971, p xii)

 

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