The document is notes from a Buddhist youth camp with the theme of "Ehipassiko," which means "Come and see."
The notes encourage participants to investigate Buddhist teachings for themselves rather than having blind faith. Key teachings discussed include following the example of the enlightened Buddha, training the mind to be calm and insightful, understanding that truths must be personally realized, and realizing that mental states originate from the mind.
The notes repeatedly emphasize the importance of open inquiry and not accepting teachings blindly, in line with the meaning of "Ehipassiko" to come see for oneself.
5. Heed the words of the One who knows Ehipassiko Notes: Follow The Teachings of The Enlightened One, The One Who Has Realized The Truth
6. In the Kalama Sutta He said so Ehipassiko In The Discourse on ‘The Charter of Free Inquiry’, we are asked to come and see and to investigate.
7. Don’t you wanna know … wanna know The Way out of worldly woes
8. The Path can only be shown to you It has to be taken by you Notes: The Way of Truth has to be learnt, understood, practiced and realized by oneself.
23. For all the things that arise Originate in the mind Notes: Mind is the forerunner of all things. Mental states of Happiness and Sorrow have their origin in the Mind
28. Let us sing it loud and make it clear The Truth we must make sure
29. Words of Wisdom we do revere But never … never …ever … blindly follow.
30. Ehipassiko ….Ehipassiko … Ehipassiko …. (fades) The End … Music & Lyrics by Bro. Kee Joo Sun Kara by Sis. Ng Yan Qi and Power Point by Bro. Oh Teik Bin