A Power Point Presentation for the Theme Song of a Dhamma Youth Camp in 2008 conducted at the Buddhist Association of Lower Perak, Malaysia. For students and youths. The song was sung by a group of students. The Dhamma messages in the lyrics are good for our reflection.

1. 16 th Dhamma Youth Camp 2008 Theme Song Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways

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

3. Let our thoughts be filled with compassion

4. Let our thoughts be filled with wisdom

5. 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.

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

7. The Noble Truths The Eight-Fold Way

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

9. The Teachings Of The Buddha

10. Cherish in your hearts

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. Let us keep the precepts of NO KILLING and NO STEALING

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

16. Let us keep the precept of NO INTOXICANTS

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

18. The greatest challenge in life

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

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

21. 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.

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

23. 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.

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

25. 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.

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

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

28. 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