A Presentation to help us in our Dhamma practice of reflection, contemplation and making aspirations in our spiritual quest to grow in mental peace, compassion and wisdom

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Reflections and Aspirations
For The Year of The Rat 2020

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Reflect and make Aspirations
For The RAT Year.
May we cut Greed, Anger,
Hatred, Ego and Fear.

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Do not be conquered by Loba or Greed.
The Greedy will suffer greatly indeed.

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Beware of attachment and craving.
It’ll lead one to lots of suffering.

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Hatred is a dangerous poison.
To this we must give wise attention.

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Conquer Anger and Hatred by Loving-kindness.
Loving-kindness brings to all lots of happiness.

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Ignorance and Delusion will lead one to Dukkha.
The Deluded will spin in the Wheel of Samsara.

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We must strive to overcome Ignorance with Wisdom.
The end of Ignorance leads one to Enlightenment.

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The power of Truth is really great undoubtedly.
Not to tell lies is very important certainly.

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The liar or the cheat will soon lose his trustworthiness.
Before long he will experience pain and unhappiness.

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Harsh speech brings hurt to oneself and others certainly.
The wrong doer will fall into states of misery.

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Do speak gently, kindly,
mindfully and wisely.
Such speech paves the way
for one to live peacefully.

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We must always refrain from all slandering.
Slandering brings about undue suffering.

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Practice using speech that will bring harmony.
This is vital for peace in a society.

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We must be mindful not to indulge in gossiping.
Energy and time is wasted on this foolish thing.

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Use speech that will bring people lots of benefit.
The advice “Speak more words of Dhamma” we must heed.

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Life is indeed a very precious thing.
Refrain from killing a sentient being.

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One who grows in his wisdom and compassion
is on the Path to peace and liberation.

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We must mindfully
keep the precept of ‘No Stealing’.
This act of dishonesty
will end in suffering.

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Practicing Dana or generosity
will develop one’s spirituality.

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We must refrain from any sexual misconduct.
Sensual pursuits we must mindfully check and guard.

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The practice of contentment we all need.
This is a most praiseworthy deed indeed.

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The End
May the New Year of The Rat
bring Happiness and Peace.
May you strive on in the Dhamma
for Nibbana’s Bliss!
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
Gong xi fa cai