1. This practice helps develop compassion and kindness in one's heart and mind. 2. The document contains 23 short poems or messages for various occasions like birthdays, holidays, congratulations, get well wishes, and more. 3. The poems convey messages of well-wishes, happiness, health, and hope for the recipient.

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This Practice helps develop the heart and mind
to be more compassionate, caring and kind.

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A Note To Say ‘I’m Sorry’
If I’ve caused
hurt, I’m sorry.
I hope you can
forgive me.
Your friendship
I truly treasure.
Its value no one
can measure.

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Happy Birthday!
Hope your
Birthday’s great
In lots of
special ways.
May this very
special date
Be the start of
happy days.
Happy Birthday!

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Happy Chinese New Year!
It is most pleasant
to remember
This very
Special Day.
May this New
Year be even
better
For you
in every way.

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Merry Christmas!
Here’s wishing you
Happiness
And a most
Merry Christmas.
May you have
great joy
and delight.
May your
Christmas be
ever bright.

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“With Sympathies & Condolences”
We share your hour of
grief and pain.
Do let your Faith and
Strength remain.
May
The Buddha-Dhamma
be at your side
To provide wisdom,
support and to guide.

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Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Well done!
Your brilliant days
have begun.
You are on the
road to progress.
You are on the
road to success.

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Happy Deepavali
On this lovely
Festive Day
May Happiness
come your way.
May you be filled
with joy and glee.
To you,
Happy Deepavali

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Happy Father’s Day
On this very
Special Day
Comes a thought
that’s warm and
sincere.
Gratitude we’ll
like to convey.
Happiness to you,
Papa dear.

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Get Well Soon!
Here is a little note
to say
We are concerned in
every way.
We’d like
to let you know
We really miss you so.
Cheer up, let your
worries pass.
You shall get well
very fast.

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Best Wishes And Regards
May your cherished
dreams always
come true.
And may your life be
smooth-sailing too.
My warmest regards
to you dear.
Good Health to you
all through the year.

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Goodbye And Bon Voyage
Meeting is sweet
Parting is sad.
Remember
the joys
We have had.
It’s hard not
to cry
When we say
Goodbye.
GoodbyE!
Your friendship to me means so much.
Do remember to keep in touch.

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Selamat Hari Raya
Selamat Hari Raya
Aidil Fitri
Great joy to you
and all in
your family.
May Hari Raya
bring you cheer
All throughout
the wonderful
year.

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Happy House-Warming
A Home is a most
wonderful thing.
In it you are
a lord or a king.
May your home
be bright
and luminous.
May your home
bring you much
happiness.

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Happy Mother’s Day
You are truly great,
that’s what you are.
There’s no other
like you,
Dearest Ma.
We thank you on
this Special Day.
May lots
of good things
come your way.

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Happy New Year!
Each day comes
and then goes
Before one
really knows.
New Year’s Day is
here once more.
May all that’s
good be in store.

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Happy Retirement
You are one who
stands out
from the rest.
You’ve given
services of the best.
May you always be
happy and blessed.
And may you
continue to
progress.

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Happy Teacher’s Day
What a great teacher you are!
You really shine like a star.
Thank you for what you’ve done
For each and everyone.

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Thank You!
I thank you my
dearest friend.
My gratitude
I extend.
To you I indeed
owe a debt.
All your help
I shall not forget.

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Happy Wedding
May this Special Day
bring happiness.
May it bring to your
lives great richness.
Let this day bring you
sweet memories
That will always
comfort, ease
and please.

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May you have the Wealth of Health.
May you have the
Richness of Happiness.
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin