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In Pain

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How often are we trapped by Greed and Attachment?

Are we all getting further from Enlightenment?

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Ha! Ha!

We need to take wise care of the body and mind.

We’ve to be people of the responsible kind.

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Ha! Ha!

Beware of laziness and indiscipline.

Wise people have learnt toconquer such a thing.

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Ha! Ha!

Harboring bad thoughts of another

will make the mind weaker and weaker.

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Ha! Ha!

When parents fail in their responsibility,

in the future what will children turn out to be?

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Ha! Ha!

When we are slaves of sensual desire,

we cannot have the peace we require.

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Ha! Ha!

Thoughts of ill-will, anger and hate

will lead to a suffering state.

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Ha! Ha!

The dangers of intoxication are many.

To oneself and others will come great misery.

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The Ego in us can be pretty great.

Take steps to kill it before it’s too late.

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Ha! Ha!

Sensual desire can never be satisfied completely.

It is freedom from desire that makes one truly happy.

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Ha! Ha!

Letting go of any past negative memory

will lead one to greater joy, peace, and serenity.

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Ha! Ha!

The lure of Alcohol can be really strong.

Soon Alcoholics can do many a wrong.

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Envy and jealousy can cause us to think and speak wrongly.

Practice Mudita, feeing joy for others who are happy.

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Ha! Ha!

Modern fast-paced life can be quite stressful.

Practice the Dhamma to be more peaceful.

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Ha! Ha!

Wise ones know when to take a proper break.

Putting the burden down,they will feel great.

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Ha! Ha!

Oftentimes we cannot see our defilements clearly.

Associate with the wise to get rid of faults mindfully.

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Ha! Ha!

A workaholic leads a life that’s truly tragic.

The true meaning and purpose of life he fails to seek.

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Ha! Ha!

Do not let the fool lead you astray.

Certainly you will regret one day.

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The End

Going through life, seeing so many a thing,may I hear very clearly Wisdom Bells ring.

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin