Buddha 3 - Ahimsa In Thought, Word & Deed Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Buddha 3 - Ahimsa In Thought, Word & Deed

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To live a life
As beautiful as a lotus,
Pure, sublime and radiant;
To live a life with
‘Ahimsa' or Non-Violence
In thought, word and deed;
To live a life
With a heart full of love,
Sharing food,
Showering compassion.
For all beings alike,
As a part or unit
Of this beautiful and bountiful earth;
Is the most essential teaching of
The Enlightened Buddha!

Buddha 3 - Ahimsa In Thought, Word & Deed
Friday, May 5, 2023
Topic(s) of this poem: buddha,buddha purnima
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Today is Buddha Purnima. A day to remember Buddha's most essential teaching of Ahimsa or Non- Violence. I have written a series of 15 poems on Ahimsa in Poem Hunter. It is also published as a book entitled: "Ahimsa Truth Love - An Anthology". Dear Friends, do read the poems.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rajan T Renganathan 05 May 2023

So many things to learn from the life of Buddha. Well written, Geeta.

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Bri Edwards 05 May 2023

Geeta, (to me) those are a lot of teachings, not just a teaching of non-violence. I wonder what are some of his least essential teachings. ;)

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Bri Edwards 05 May 2023

I won't be doing any research; I'm satisfied with knowing my standards of behavior/behaviour, which I learned from my early years as a Christian, a son, an elementary school student, and a Boy Scout. : ) : ) bri

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Sandra Feldman 05 May 2023

An extraordinarily beautiful poem, written so sweetly and truthfully too. We need to see and understand Buddah

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Sandra Feldman 05 May 2023

Who we do thru your very lovely and fine poem. Honoring, care and beauty is what you do best

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Indira Renganathan 11 May 2023

Very aptly said with a good choice of words... a great poem

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Pallavi Tripathi 06 May 2023

Buddham sharnam gacchami.

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Ricky M 06 May 2023

It requires practice, patience and dedication to achieve nonviolence.

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Richard Wlodarski 06 May 2023

2) Imagine that...they are influencing American politics for the destruction of the world. They make up 30% of America's voting public! If the US votes in a president that totally sides with them, the world will be in serious trouble!

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Richard Wlodarski 06 May 2023

This poem is so timely! As I watch in horror at what's happening in Ukraine, I meditate on Buddha's Non-Violence. And I pray to God that the violence stops. Meanwhile, The Evangelical Movement is praying for Armageddon.

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