Wesak Handa

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24/06/2021

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26/05/2021

Be the Agent of Change
A Wesak Message by Venerable Siri Vajirārāmaye Ñāṇasīha

A person being chased by a trumpeting wild elephant was running pell-mell to save his precious life and accidently fell into a pit. He managed to hold on to a creeper which was getting loosened by his weight. Looking down he saw venomous vipers gawping at him and was shivering with fright. Because of the sudden jerk of the creeper a honey comb was loosened and sweet honey was dripping down his arm. Forgetting all dangers he started lapping up the honey in total bliss.
The human race with all its institutional build ups to protect vested interests and political gimmickry is similar to that person. Due to human action and mismanagement of resources the current pandemic is bringing death in an untold manner. Economies are failing with dire consequences yet to come. Wars of different kinds are being fought on failed ideologies. Unconcerned that time is running out, people and governments seem to live in a fool's paradise talking of the need for change and expecting others to change.
Herein, the message of the Buddha is relevant to humankind. Ageing, sickness, death are common to all and at death all the accumulations are left behind. Hence, what is required is a change of heart from aggressiveness and possessiveness to boundless loving-kindness and compassion to all living beings, conscious of the universality of impermanence (anicca) and unsatisfactoriness (dukkha). Decisions and actions, at whatever level, should emanate from such thoughts aiming at the happiness and welfare of all beings, mindful always that mental, verbal or physical actions based on human greed, will bring greater disaster. Key to human happiness is with us depending on the actions taken here and now.
On this thrice blessed day of Wesak, let us determine to change our wasteful ways and work together for the happiness and welfare of everyone. In this regard the oft-quoted words of Gandhiji comes to mind, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." It so happens that people as well as nations are very critical of the outside world but do not exert to bring about the changes themselves. As Albert Einstein says (quote) "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is insanity."
May I suggest one change that will not only make you healthy, compassionate and loveable but also make the world more liveable. Let us give a fresh lease of life for our innocent and helpless friends. Let us resolve not to eat the flesh of any living creature for at least one month starting from the day of Wesak. Please remember that the greenhouse emissions of the livestock industry is said to be more than the emissions of all vehicles used. Hence, by a simple act of ours we can give life also to a dying planet and contribute towards resolving environment and health problems whilst extending loving-kindness to all.
May you be well and happy and may you resolve also to be an agent of change.

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