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May we all train the mind ardently

And see the Truth of Dukkha clearly

Dukkha: Suffering; Unsatisfactoriness

May we lessen our Greed and Craving And cut our Attachment and Grasping

With Morality, Concentration and Wisdom, May we strive diligently for Enlightenment

With Mindfulness and a Compassionate heart, May we strive along The Noble Eightfold Path

Many want to acquire and acquire May we be free from unwholesome desire

May our thoughts be free from all ill-will and anger May our loving-kindness spread to every corner

Theres so much cruelty, hatred and aggression May love and peace prevail in every nation

May all our Speech be honest and truthful May we realize that lying is harmful

Harsh speech can cause others much hurt and pain

May we not speak harshly ever again

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Tale-bearing and slander lead to suffering May we not slander in our daily speaking

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Frivolous talk can be most destructive May we engage in talk thats constructive

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May we not take the life of another being May our Compassion grow for every living thing

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May we refrain from the act of stealing May our Generosity keep on growing

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May we refrain from sexual misconduct May contentment develop in our heart

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Life is a valuable and sacred thing May our livelihood not involve killing

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Honesty in our work is important indeed In our livelihood may we not deceive or cheat

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May we practice Right Livelihood May what we do be always good

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May we NOT let Greed, Hate and Delusion arise in the mind These poisons bring about mental states of the suffering kind

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May we cast out defilements that are in the mind May we diligently watch the mind all the time

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May we arouse wholesome mental states to arise This is a constant practice of the good and wise

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May wholesome mental states grow to full development

May we reach the ultimate goal of Enlightenment

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May we be mindful of the body, feelings, mind and dhamma May our mindful practice lead us to the Bliss of Nibbana

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May our mindfulness be steady and clear May our Goal of Enlightenment be near

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May we be mindful of whatever feelings that may arise May we NOT react or attach to feelings, painful or nice

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May we watch the thoughts and states of the mind This we really need to train all the time

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May our mind be concentrated in Samadhi May our mind cut attachment to sensuality

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May our mind have greater and greater concentration

May we dwell in equanimity and attention

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We need to develop Right Concentration May we cultivate deep states of absorption

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The End

May we walk The Noble Eightfold Path With great diligence and a wise heart.

Happy New Year 2013

With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin
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