This Vesak, Remembering The Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc’s Self-immolation

The Self-Immolation of Buddhist Monk Thich Quang Duc -  photo taken by Malcolm Browne  

This Vesak, Remembering The Most Venerable Thich-Quang-Duc’s Self-immolation 

Fifty years from the summer of 1963

Remembering our homeland

Still, there are social injustices

Still existed: Hatred, corruption, and ignorance

1963 - a historic year

The Venerable Thich Quang Duc self-immolated

The torch of Compassion was lit

Spreading all over the world

For every Vesak season

We must remember the teaching of the Buddha Shakyamuni

We must carry our own torch

For Self-revelation and liberation

Before the three poisons (greed, hatred, and ignorance)

Before the society of selfishness and materials

Whatever we take

Think about the impermanence and separation

Knowing all things have no self

Living life with compassion and altruism

So in every single moment

Embrace and practice the Buddha's teachings.

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