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Message
On the Auspicious Occasion of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2012
On this occasion the International Association of Buddhist Universities (IABU), the Committee for
World Vesak Association and the government of Thailand both public and the private sectors are organizing the
Day of World Vesak Celebration 2012 under the theme of “Virtuous Wisdom of Buddha for all Mankind” , so
here I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people and organization for their thoughtful
intensions and good will to support this memorable day which highlights the united spirit of worldwide
followers of The Buddha who are working through these activities to make the world a better place to live
happily for all living beings .
The emergence of Buddha as a teacher has enlightened all fellow beings during His period of time to
the present generation. Buddha is respected as an originator who has lighten the candle of knowledge which is
based on truth and universality and till now his disciples are continuing this light to glow brighter and brighter
and spread the universal loving- kindness to all. Buddha shows us the path lead to enlightenment which is a
complete extinction of all passions and access to the real happiness of life. Thus, it says:
“Once the Man is born, his external benefit has been spread all over just for the sake of happiness for
all beings on the earth and the heaven. Such man is The Buddha”.
His Dhamma is based on righteousness. It was created and proved by the Buddha himself, it has five
characteristic to be remarked as follows:
1. Be self-aware. It can be thoroughly understood but not just merely heard but have to be believed by the
followers themselves.
2. Be up to date always or be mindful. As his Dhamma is based on fact and it is always up to dated.
3. Be expressed to all. As it is the fact where coverage is not needed. On the contrary it should be carried
in all walks of life.
4. Be conscious or right understanding. Only studying might not be sufficient along with the studies
regular experience is also important as it will pave the way thoroughly to visualize and understand the
Dhamma.
5. Be individual. Good deeds will be fruitful and be individual rather than be dependent on others. Thus
the well practitioner will not be doubtful to his/her own consciousness
It took 45 years to Buddha to establish his Dhamma in His own land and also he travelled across His
land to extend and spread His teachings until he passed away or attained Pari-Nirvana. At His last day He
warned His Fellows not to take risk of their own lives,
“All which is invented will be deteriorated. Be positioned on carefulness always”
So, I wish may the value of our noble triple gem and the merit should bless everyone and have a
glorious and bright lives ahead and also this event should reach the supreme success and also become
fruitful to everyone .
Wat Bawonivet Vihara
Somdej Phra Wannarat
Acting Chief Superintendent of Dhammayuttika Nikaya
Member of the Supreme Sangha Council
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