A Sonnet for Vesak
Over twenty six centuries ago
On this day when the moon’s bright full face glowed
Lord Buddha shared teachings we could follow
To end suffering all existence loathed.
Today in my white dress and ribbon bow
WHAT IS THE TEMPLE FOR?
At the young age of six
I began my days at the temple
Every other Sunday morning
The routine was really quite simple
But a routine was all it was
Each time I stepped through those doors
So I asked Read more
Being Buddhist
Being Buddhist means people think you worship the “fat Buddha”
Being Buddhist means explaining the Triple Gems
Being Buddhist means you know the different types of Buddhism
Being Buddhist means people think you like to do yoga
Intellectual Growth
A matter of that we believe?
Or of that is observable, tangible.
Shall we allow
control, to dominate;
Swim with the school
Depend on yellowed pages
For a migration towards alleged bliss.
Or liberate;
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Vesak
Today is the day that, years ago,
A prince was born to take the royal throne.
Kind and caring, handsome and charming,
He grew with divine character.
Everlasting Flower Sensitive petals you may have, With lustful colors do they attract? And from bud to beauty you once bloomed Yet suffering and agony is where you loom.
Imperial Bodhi
The trees are whispering,
The flowers insinuating,
Rendering the pond with delight.
Its ripples immerse in the moonlight,
A celebration for the day that has come.