A Presentation of a selection of funny or amusing pics and photos. For each pic is penned some reflective thoughts that pertain to Dhamma or Life Lessons. (For some animation effects, download the Power Point ppt.) For the Video with audio narration in Hokkien, please check out the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpRFfxQom5Y

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Thoughts – ‘How many
young people have got
ridiculously and
dangerously addicted to
the Net?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
in the materialistic
world today have
immorally become
corrupted by money?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
have caused so much pain
and suffering to others
through aggression and
violence?’
Thoughts – ‘How
many can realize that
it’s possible to have
love, peace and
harmony
even between
‘enemies’?’

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Thoughts – ‘How
many realize that
stupid and unruly
actions are marks
of uncivilized
people?’
Thoughts – ‘How
many realize that if
‘Tit for Tat’ were the
answer, the conflicts,
trouble and wars of
the world would have
ended?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that ‘miraculous
powers’ are more often
than not tricks and con
shows born out of greed
and ego?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that it’s important
we train the mind to be
calm and tranquil
amidst the
changing conditions
of our world?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that predictions
cannot be 100 percent
accurate and that the
only certainty is
UNCERTAINTY’?
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that many
young children are
subjected to undue
and detrimental work
and stress?’

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Thoughts –
‘How many realize that
people often rationalize
or justify ‘cleverly’
the unskillful
or unwholesome actions
they habitually
indulge in?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that so many
overeat and waste food
while millions suffer in
great hunger
elsewhere?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that people are
ill-treating animals
and showing
little kindness and
compassion?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that through
mindlessness or poor
attitude,
people say or do
foolish things?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that ‘Internet
Junkies’ make a mess
of their lives and ruin
their health and
relationships?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that many new
marriages are falling on
the rocks through a lack
of patience, sacrifice,
compassion
and understanding?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many
realize the danger of
alcoholism…it starts
with seemingly ‘safe’
things like occasional
drinks and smoking?’
Thoughts – ‘How many
realize that incompetent
and unrighteous people in
power have brought about
so much suffering
to people under their
authority?’

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Thoughts –
“How many realize that
speeding, careless and
reckless driving cause
accidents and bring untold
misery and suffering?’
Thoughts -‘How many realize
that people have caused so
much harm to themselves,
others and the Environment
through foolish use and abuse
of commercial products?’

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The End
Beyond ignorance,
there is
Enlightenment.
May you grow in
Wisdom and
Compassion.
May my mind
stay heedful and
clear as
I live wisely
year to year.
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin