2549 yrs ago, the Buddha was enlightened. I believe that it took place in a peaceful and quiet environment, although it was said that countless of devas in the heaven were cheering and shrieking in joy. I am really glad that after 2549 yrs in the small city of Singapore, tens of thousands of worshippers were present at PKS to celebrate Vesak Day.
Comparatively to the previous yrs, I feel that the atmosphere at PKS has kinda toned down by quite a bit. For instance, NUSBS used to have a booth by itself where many many BS friends (be it new or old) would crowd around the stalls having some good time, but this yr, it was relegated to a combined booth at a secluded spot, and not many familiar faces were seen. Perhaps more effort has been channeled to the ever first Vesak @ Orchard last weekend. But to me, I have really expected to see more BS friends.
Saw a very old BS friend, Hadi aka Fatcat at PKS jus now. He has ballooned up by a lot, haha. Well, although I still enjoy making new friends, but somehow, the feeling of having old frens around is incomparable, esp frens whom u used to live or worke closely together with. Tats why after so many yrs, my grp of BS friends are still closely knitted together, and nv fail to meet up on festive seasons like New year eve or Vesak.
It will be ideal if I can practice buddhism diligently and at the same time survive well in the society. But reality is far from ideal.... perhaps there r many who seem to be able to achieve that, but ... are they really able to do so?
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