On 01.05.2011, Wat Puthanimittam celebrates the consecration of the 33ft. tall Lord Buddha statue in the lotus position.Auspicious blessings to you all and may your lives be embraced by the light and wisdom of His Holiness.
The road to spiritual enlightenment is dotted with many tempting parking places.All of us have been tempted to look for shortcuts.We desperately want a formula that will open up the windows of the Pureland to rain down its blessings.
On this day,lift up your hands in prayers.Prayer is a beautiful foretaste of something we will experience for all eternity.It is a daily reminder to live with this in mind.We may get the provision of necessities, not necessary niceties.
And today when you stand praying, plead for His wisdom, show compassion and forgive.We must never underestimate the power of wholesome prayers.Most of us prayed backwards, we hurry into the monastery with a laundry list
of prayer requests.We flattered ourselves that we could bring requests without investing quality time here.The more you meditate on dhamma, the clearer the voice of Buddha will be within the sounds of silence.
Thank you all.......may the merits gained from all acts of charity, donation of time, cash and kind go to the liberation of all sentient beings from the wheel of samsara.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
