What we emphasise and pay attention to influences our experience. Continuously recalling all that we have received from others eliminates our feelings of alienation and loneliness.

As we immerse ourselves in the grand festivities this Vesak Day, let us commemorate Shakyamuni Buddha and remember his noble spirit and great achievements.

不舍本逐末，只为崇拜，不求真理。唯有学习佛陀的慈悲和智慧我们才能在黑暗中，看到光明之路，从忧郁、苦恼、恐俱、愤怒中，得到安详与平静。

During the day, be mindful of your feelings, thoughts, words and actions. When you notice disturbing attitudes or harmful behaviour, apply the antidotes taught by the Buddha.

要因人、因事而异，一定要悲智具足。只要是能够引导众生破迷开悟，弃恶向善的，不论是正面教育还是反面教材，都一样是殊胜的法门。因为佛教的善巧方便基本上涵盖了世间的一切事物，只要运用得恰到好处，则世间触目都是菩提。

无论是念佛还是参禅都以坐式为好，坐式中又以跏趺坐为最佳，若跏趺坐有困难，则以半跏趺为次之。

佛教是伦理性的宗教，其宣扬的五戒、十善、四摄、六度、八正道等思想有着丰富的伦理色彩。佛教的善恶观、慈悲观、人 生观、缘起观等，对净化人心，构建和谐社会，维护世界和平与发展 都具有重要的现实启示。

From ancient times to the present, the taking of refuge has functioned as the entranceway to the teaching of the Buddha.

In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is to attain liberation and become a Buddha. The topic of “Buddha-nature” deals with whether one could become a Buddha, and is hence considered one of the most crucial concepts in Buddhism.