Reminder of Vesak Program - Mahamevnawa

[Mahamevnawa Meditation Centre Melbourne]

Namo Buddhaya!

Buddhism has become the fastest growing religion in the world today and is destined to be the vibrant living religion of the future.

2600^th centenary of the Enlightenment of the Supreme Buddha known as” Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthiya” is commemorated around the globe during the Vesak season this year.

By offering flowers or lighting up a candle and paying respect in anyway to Buddha with the belief that he is still alive and with mental devotion to the Buddha, it is not about the amount or what you offer it is the sincerity and the faith that comes from your heart that help you gain immense merit which will help you attain a peace of mind.

 

Supreme Buddha stressed that the way to pay homage to him was by truly and sincerely striving to follow his teachings. This is how devotees are expected to celebrate Vesak: to use the opportunity to reiterate their determination to lead noble lives, to develop your minds, to practise loving-kindness and to bring peace and harmony to humanity.

Buddha has emphasised  that  if you develop at least a bit of shraddha(trust and confidence on Buddha) it will go a long way and will be valued more highly than receiving the kingship of the earth.

If Shraddha starts to develop as we learn more and examine ourselves and the world in accordance with Dhamma, we are in the correct Path.  We get to this state when we realize the true characteristics of Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.

 

To mark this historical event “2600^th Sri Samuddhathva Jayanthiya” Mahmaevnawa has organised Dhamma programs as below.

21st May 2011 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sathbudu Pelahera
36 Mackie Road
Mulgrave

22nd May 2011 from 6.00am

Vesak Sil Program
36 Mackie Road
Mulgrave

(Please see the attached flyers for more details.)

Hope you all will participate in these events and utilize this golden opportunity to develop your Shraddha, Seela , Sutha, Chaga and Panna.

You may gather merit by sending this to your friends and relatives.

May you all be well & happy !!!

With Metta,

Mahamevnawa Upasthana Committee
160-162, Hallam North Road,
Narre Warren North, 3804

Tel: 03 9700 6870

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