Thought of the Day: On Buddhism in Myanmar

Last modified January 1, 2007

In this episode of “Thought of the Day”, Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country. Here is a lovely essay on the Lord Buddha, written by Sri Chinmoy

The Buddha

Siddhartha did. He flew from his household life into the state of homelessness. The Supreme did. He placed Lord Buddha in the adoring heart of humanity, in the lap of universal Love. Temptation Siddhartha saw and shunned; austerity He felt and lived; the Middle Path He realised and offered. The Omnipotent did two things through Siddhartha. He revealed the ideal of perfection in a human being. He revealed His Enlightenment and Compassion in a divine being. Lord Buddha cast aside caste. The fallen learned from Him the value of self-respect. The unbending learned from Him the necessity of humility.

True, Buddhism is no longer alive in the land of its birth, but Mother India is abundantly proud of Her spiritual Prince, and She ever cherishes Her world-illumining Teacher. Her fondest feeling is: My Buddha is a rebel Child. My Buddha is a great Contributor. My Buddha is a great Reformer.

– Sri Chinmoy

You can read more on Sri Chinmoy Library.com

Our gratitude to Sanjaya Spettigue for his contribution.

Kamalakanta Nieves
January 2007

Artist: Sanjaya Spettigue
Release year: 2007
Duration: 2:05
Acknowledgements: Sri Chinmoy
Format: Advanced Audio Coding

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