Greetings and peace be upon you. The time has come this year to celebrate Vesak day once again. In this celebration for the birth, enlightenment, and death of our Lord Buddha, may we all find peace within ourselves. Praise be upon The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, praise be upon us all.
On this Vesak Day, let us be reminded to stay humble and in peace with others. Let us not disturb others from a different religion who have a different beliefs than us. May we all will be able to live in peace together on this Earth and may we will be able to bring harmony into our lives and respect each other just as Buddha has taught us.
Celebrating Vesak also should inspire us to make special efforts in bringing happiness to those who are more unfortunate than us, such as the aged, the handicapped, the orphans, and the sick. Buddha has thought us to bring happiness to others and help others in need. Vesak is also the perfect time for joy and happiness for ourselves. However, we should not strive for joy through the means of fulfilling our appetites. On the contrary, we should concentrate on useful activities such as helping others and decorating temples.
Happy Vesak Day to us all and may the Buddha bless us always.