Lamps And Lanterns Contrast the Darkness - SKE Wesak 马六甲 Melaka

Willingness of the devotees to wheel the lamp vessels that emitted light and the gentle hand-carried luminous lanterns that shine the whole path contrasted the darkness of the day. It is Wesak Day. During the mid-autumn festival, these lamps are sometimes shaped as birds, fish, or the 12 almanac of the Chinese calendar.

In the long past, wicks carried the flame which ran in a metal casing which separated the flame from the oil. The intensity of the flame was adjusted by means of a toothed wheel which gripped the wick.

Lighting the path, the noble way of living.

The Buddha says:

Right Understanding:
Clear understanding of the nature of life and the moral responsibilities.

Right Thought:
Purification of the mind by avoiding craving, ill-will and cruelty.

Right Speech:
Speak gently by keeping away from lying, back-biting, harsh words and gossiping.

Right Action:
Pure action without hurting, damaging and disturbing others.

Right Livelihood:
A decent occupation that does not cause harm or injustice to others.

Right Effort:
Use effort to avoid evil thought and to cultivate good thought.

Right Mindfulness:
Awareness of the nature of the mind, body and feeling.

Right Concentration:
Aim at one-pointedness to gain peace and realisation.