The document discusses aging, death, and suffering in life. It notes that many cannot accept the natural process of aging and try to hide or change their appearance. Only through diligent Dhamma practice and realization can one age gracefully with peace and acceptance. The document encourages striving for Dhamma realization in this and all future lives until the mind is enlightened.

1. HUMOR
PIC 3
Reflection
* Birth, ageing, sickness and death are
inevitable ... they are facts of life in Samsara,
conditioned existence. However, many do not
come to terms with this ... they cannot accept the
problems that are inherent with it. Consequently
suffering is all the more greater.
* Many cannot accept the natural process of
ageing ... some lie about their ages; some dye
their graying hair; some go for face lifts and other
cosmetic surgeries.
* How many can grow old gracefully with a mind of
peace and acceptance. Only Dhamma practice
and realization can ensure this.
* Until and unless there is Dhamma realization,
growing old can bring with it frustration, anxiety,
worry, fear and other negative states of the mind.
* May we strive diligently in the Dhamma in this
life and all future lives until our minds are
enlightened!
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin

2. HUMOR PIC 4
Reflection
Wise people realise the danger of ‘I’, ‘Me’ and ‘Mine’.The
world is filled with more and more who think only of
themselves.
Dukkha arises as long as there is the ego or self
in us. How many of our actions go towards
satisfying our ego- self? We need to strive for a
realization of Anatta or Non- self. Only then can
our mind be truly happy, peaceful and free.
(Dukkha = Suffering)
* Sometimes, the older generation has problems understanding what the
younger ones are trying to communicate to them.
* The younger generation needs to show patience and understanding
when relating to the elders.
* Likewise, the elders need to understand the thinking and ways of the
younger ones.
* There will be harmony when all show patience, understanding, respect,
loving-kindness and compassion to one another.