No 881 of Living Life Series 1
In life, it is necessary to have an inquiring mind and it is exactly because the honored one did not just follow the norm but go beyond that he became enlightened beyond the standards and teachings in his day, that the world is richer by his teachings on how to go beyond mere acceptance and faith.
He was born on 624 BC and that is pretty ancient and for that era, it was pretty upsetting not to conform. But he was humble, gentle and respectful to all. He was likable and that won him the respect of many.
By having an inquiring mind, he adds to the understanding of the correct spiritual path and the answer to life ills and the round of rebirths that all beings are subjected to.
He welcomes all to the call of Ehi passiko - Come and see. Thus life is about how to know more and find out more and to see the truths taught by the sages for ourselves and fathom the rationality behind.
Let us celebrate life with the free spirit of Ehi passiko - come and see. Well, what better day to do so than Wesak Day which commemorates his birth, his enlightenment and his final ascent.
Of course, it goes without saying that we should celebrate life with zest and free spirit not just on Wesak Day but on any other day. His message and call is for all and not just his followers. It is not just for people of any religion but for those who do not subscribe to religion.
In life, it is necessary to have an inquiring mind and it is exactly because the honored one did not just follow the norm but go beyond that he became enlightened beyond the standards and teachings in his day, that the world is richer by his teachings on how to go beyond mere acceptance and faith.
He was born on 624 BC and that is pretty ancient and for that era, it was pretty upsetting not to conform. But he was humble, gentle and respectful to all. He was likable and that won him the respect of many.
By having an inquiring mind, he adds to the understanding of the correct spiritual path and the answer to life ills and the round of rebirths that all beings are subjected to.
He welcomes all to the call of Ehi passiko - Come and see. Thus life is about how to know more and find out more and to see the truths taught by the sages for ourselves and fathom the rationality behind.
Let us celebrate life with the free spirit of Ehi passiko - come and see. Well, what better day to do so than Wesak Day which commemorates his birth, his enlightenment and his final ascent.
Of course, it goes without saying that we should celebrate life with zest and free spirit not just on Wesak Day but on any other day. His message and call is for all and not just his followers. It is not just for people of any religion but for those who do not subscribe to religion.
Don't just accept
Investigate
You have to verify
Go to the song
Go to the song
Sing along
The lyrics are all there
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfq-OMaRxNI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfq-OMaRxNI
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But at the end of the day
But at the end of the day
Decide what you want to do in life
What you think you need to believe.
This in brief is the advice of the Buddhas and indeed all saints.
This in brief is the advice of the Buddhas and indeed all saints.
Only some men will tell you to believe and not to ask why. Saints want you to ask why and not to believe till you are convinced. They want you to see things for yourself and not to accept on mere hearsay. Test the teachings as gold was tested by fire at least in the ancient days or perhaps by any means in modern days. This the Buddha did say.
Ehi Passiko - the song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfq-OMaRxNI
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Ehipassiko come and see you’ll know
Ehipassiko come and see you’ll know
The Teachings of the Buddha is for all
Who want to be free forever more
But don’t just believe Investigate
Do not simply accept what you hear or see
Not even if it is uttered by ME
So don’t just agree you’ve got to verify
When you know that it’s good
And it’s praised by the wise
Then live up to it the rest of your life
Let the free spirit of the enquirer fly high like the Wesak flag not just on Wesak but on all the days of our life. Wesak is the celebration of the free spirit. Without the free spirit, how can there be progress in life be it spiritual or otherwise. Without the free spirit and free will, we will be enslaved, in chains and in fear.
Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 says to all that what works for spiritual works well for the worldly matters of men. This applies to the need to ask and to be not afraid to ask and question. This free spirit must apply to religion and to mundane life. Have a meaningful Wesak. Fly the free spirit.