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Mid · 18-05-2008, 09:22 AM

Buddha’s teachings significant in troubled times: UN Chief - Vesak messages
Sunday May 18, 2008

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his Vesak Day message said the Buddha’s timeless teachings of peace, compassion and love for all living beings should inspire the efforts to address the broader challenges confronting our world -- in peace and security, in development and in the protection of our environment.

Ban Ki-moon

“In these areas, we have to rise above our perceived narrow self-interests, and think and act as members of one global community. This is the path to enlightenment, and it is the foundation of a better world for all,” he said.

The Secretary General recalled that this year, the observance of Vesak falls at a time of profound loss.“Cyclone ‘Nargis’ has devastated Myanmar, while a massive earthquake has ripped through southwest China. Both natural disasters have resulted in untold suffering -- tens of thousands have died; many more have lost their families, homes and livelihoods,” the UN Secretary General said.

He said that in the shadow of these enormous tragedies, the Buddha’s message of peace, compassion and love for all living beings brings added urgency.

“It tells us to open our hearts and embrace our fellow human beings, especially those in need. It asks us to recognize our essential oneness, and to place the well-being of our communities and of all humanity at par with our own,” he said.

The Secretary General added that these timeless teachings must guide the international community’s response to the situation in Myanmar.

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good2bhappy · 18-05-2008, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the reminder to stock up for monday

Mid · 18-05-2008, 09:34 AM

that too ............

thehighlander959 · 18-05-2008, 03:36 PM

I, glad that I don,t fly into Thailand until Wednesday. I cannot be arsed with there elections,special holidays and lets just close the pubs to f**ck the farangs while there here.
Somethings never change!!

good2bhappy · 18-05-2008, 03:40 PM

^ LOL it has nothing to do with pissing us off. It is a holy day.

18-05-2008, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,183	Visakha Bucha Day Buddha’s teachings significant in troubled times: UN Chief - Vesak messages Sunday May 18, 2008 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his Vesak Day message said the Buddha’s timeless teachings of peace, compassion and love for all living beings should inspire the efforts to address the broader challenges confronting our world -- in peace and security, in development and in the protection of our environment. Ban Ki-moon “In these areas, we have to rise above our perceived narrow self-interests, and think and act as members of one global community. This is the path to enlightenment, and it is the foundation of a better world for all,” he said. The Secretary General recalled that this year, the observance of Vesak falls at a time of profound loss.“Cyclone ‘Nargis’ has devastated Myanmar, while a massive earthquake has ripped through southwest China. Both natural disasters have resulted in untold suffering -- tens of thousands have died; many more have lost their families, homes and livelihoods,” the UN Secretary General said. He said that in the shadow of these enormous tragedies, the Buddha’s message of peace, compassion and love for all living beings brings added urgency. “It tells us to open our hearts and embrace our fellow human beings, especially those in need. It asks us to recognize our essential oneness, and to place the well-being of our communities and of all humanity at par with our own,” he said. The Secretary General added that these timeless teachings must guide the international community’s response to the situation in Myanmar. sundaytimes.lk __________________ "Keeping quiet while monks and other peaceful protesters are murdered and jailed is not evidence of constructive engagement." - Arvind Ganesan, Human Rights Watch. "I think...I think it's in my basement. Let me go upstairs and check" - M.C. Escher

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18-05-2008, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
good2bhappy Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 02:15 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 10,981	Thanks for the reminder to stock up for monday

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Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,183	that too ............

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thehighlander959 Phatthalung Last Online: 03-11-2009 09:37 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 667	I, glad that I don,t fly into Thailand until Wednesday. I cannot be arsed with there elections,special holidays and lets just close the pubs to f**ck the farangs while there here. Somethings never change!!

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good2bhappy Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 02:15 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 10,981	^ LOL it has nothing to do with pissing us off. It is a holy day.

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