16 th Dhamma Youth Camp 2008 Theme Song Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways

Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways Let our thoughts be filled with Loving-Kindness

Let our thoughts be filled with compassion

Let our thoughts be filled with wisdom

In noble thoughts And righteous ways Notes : Noble – arising from superiority of mind or character. (Distinguishing qualities of a person) Righteous – acting rightly; upright; according to what is right.

Live by the Dhamma Notes : Live by the Truth and Righteousness

The Noble Truths The Eight-Fold Way

Are the guiding stars. Notes : The Guide that will lead us to Happiness, Peace and Freedom

The Teachings Of The Buddha

Cherish in your hearts

His Voice resounds Through the suttas To guide us on The Path Notes: The Buddha’s Teachings in the Discourses can guide us along the Path to happiness, peace and bliss.

Within this very lifetime Let’s find the fairer day Notes : In this life, let us find greater peace and happiness

Rejoicing in true freedom Where karma melts away Notes: The joy of true freedom comes when the mind is free from greed, hatred and delusion.

Let us keep the precepts of NO KILLING and NO STEALING

Let us keep the precepts of NO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT and NO LYING

Let us keep the precept of NO INTOXICANTS

To seek the Truth Gain Buddhahood Notes: Seeking The Truth and Gaining The Enlightened Mind

The greatest challenge in life

Facing the dualities of life Take it all in your stride Notes: The ups and downs of life should be faced with courage

When seas are high With thunderous skies Notes: In very troubled times and great sorrow

I put my fears aside Abiding by the Buddha I know I will survive Notes: Fears can be cast aside by seeking refuge in the Buddhahood or Divinity within us. We can then cope calmly amidst the pains.

Within this very lifetime Let’s find the fairer day Notes : In this life, let us find greater peace and happiness

Rejoicing in true freedom Where karma melts away Notes: The joy of true freedom comes when the mind is free from greed, hatred and delusion.

When seas are high With thunderous skies Notes: In very troubled times and great sorrow

I put my fears aside Abiding by the Buddha I know I will survive Notes: Fears can be cast aside by seeking refuge in the Buddhahood or Divinity within us. We can then cope calmly amidst the pains.

I know I will survive Notes: I am confident I can cope with courage and calmness

I know I will survive Notes: I am confident I can cope with courage and calmness

PBHP 16 th DYC Theme Song The End Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways Lyrics and Musical Score by Bro. Kee Joo Sun Power Point by Bro. Oh Teik Bin