Wesak commemorates important events in the Buddha's life - his birth, enlightenment, and passing away (parinibbana). The document provides brief descriptions of 12 key moments in the Buddha's life, such as his practice of asceticism, acceptance of food from Sujata, enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and first sermon teaching the Four Noble Truths. It concludes with wishes for compassion and wisdom on Wesak.

1. Wesak Commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment
and Parinibbana of The Buddha 1

2. May we not commit Sexual Misconduct.
May CONTENTMENT be in the mind and heart.
Siddhartha Practiced Asceticism
2

3. May our Generosity grow each day
and help us walk the Noble Eightfold Way.
Sujata Offers The Bodhisatta Food
3

4. May we observe good Morality
in terms of our Mind, Speech and Body.
The Temptations Of Mara
4

5. May we strive on in Meditation
to attain Peace and Liberation.
The Enlightenment
It was on a Full Moon Wesak Day
5

6. May we have respect for beings everywhere.
May we practice Metta and show that we care.
The First Sermon
Buddha Preached The Four Noble Truths
6

7. May we serve others with a selfless heart
as we strive on in the spiritual Path.
The Buddha Leads A Homeless Life
7

8. May we transfer Merits to those in need
after we do a Meritorious deed.
The Buddha Preaches To His Former Family
8

9. May we rejoice in others’ meritorious action.
May such meritorious deeds be an inspiration.
The Buddha Tends To A Sick Monk
“He Who Serves The Sick Serves Me” 9

10. May we constantly learn and practice the Dhamma
as we strive on diligently for Nibbana.
The Buddha Chants The Ratana Sutta
10

11. May we teach and spread Dhamma everywhere.
May we with Patience any hardship bear.
The Buddha Exhorts 60 Arahants to Go Forth To Preach
11

12. May we straighten the views in our mind
as we walk the Path for Truth Sublime.
The Buddha Passes Away Into Parinibbana
It was on a Full Moon Wesak Day 12

13. Happy wesak 2012
May We All Grow In Compassion And Wisdom
With Metta, 13
Bro. Oh Teik Bin