As a Distinguished Toastmaster, I realize that we are a sum of all the stories we have told. Some of us allow others to tell our stories, and we manifest their creation within us. The journey of storytelling gave me the courage to reach for my purpose. It also affirmed that I have the potential to impact the world. Most of the posts are based on the speeches I have given. I write about Discovering Ourselves, Empowerment, Leadership, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, People I meet, the Books I Recommend, and the Places I Travel to.
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Vesak! A Brief History of Buddha. 05/31/2021
Vesak! A Brief History of Buddha
The full moon day of May is the most important holy day for the Buddhists around the world. The day is called Vesak and it is religious for three reasons:
2565 years ago, 544 BC on a full moon day, Siddhartha Gautama was born.
2530 years ago, 509 BC on a full moon day, ascetic Gautama became Buddha.
2485 years ago, 464 BC on a full moon day, Buddha passed away or Mahaparinirvana.
The structure in this picture is called The Mahabodhi Temple and it is located where ascetic Gautama became the Buddha. This is the holiest site for Buddhist around the world.
The temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar State, India.
This photo was taken by me during the Buddhist pilgrimage.
Buddha means “one who is awake.” Buddha is not a god, but an extraordinary human being who attained enlightenment. This is a brief history of him, from birth to Buddha to passing away. If you are interested in learning more (about his life and teaching), I have two books and videos recommendation at the end of the blog.
The full moon day of May is the most important holy day for the Buddhists around the world. The day is called Vesak and it is religious for three reasons:
2565 years ago, 544 BC on a full moon day, Siddhartha Gautama was born.
2530 years ago, 509 BC on a full moon day, ascetic Gautama became Buddha.
2485 years ago, 464 BC on a full moon day, Buddha passed away or Mahaparinirvana.
The structure in this picture is called The Mahabodhi Temple and it is located where ascetic Gautama became the Buddha. This is the holiest site for Buddhist around the world.
The temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar State, India.
This photo was taken by me during the Buddhist pilgrimage.
Buddha means “one who is awake.” Buddha is not a god, but an extraordinary human being who attained enlightenment. This is a brief history of him, from birth to Buddha to passing away. If you are interested in learning more (about his life and teaching), I have two books and videos recommendation at the end of the blog.
My Latest Book Review
Yes, I love non-fiction books.
I have always been fascinated by other people’s experiences and events that have occurred. My keen interest remains in the many aspects of the business world. I believe understanding and absorbing from a variety of sources will give us a formidable foundation for everything we do and the actions we take. It gives meaning to the parabolic quote, “Don’t reinvent the wheel.” The knowledge from these sources gives an opportunity to compare, relate and think, cognitively and empirically.
Reading is good for you, at any age.
You can learn only so much in school. There is a limit.
A good friend of mine from high school became a heart surgeon. One day he had a change of heart! Instead of mending hearts, he decided to incorporate technology in human physiology. How did he make the conversion? He read books on technology. He read voraciously until he transcended to where he wants to be!
When I read, I make my own cliff-notes and store them in a folder on my computer. Easy access for future references.
I hope my book reviews and suggestions are helpful in your transcending.
I wish you All the Best!
I have always been fascinated by other people’s experiences and events that have occurred. My keen interest remains in the many aspects of the business world. I believe understanding and absorbing from a variety of sources will give us a formidable foundation for everything we do and the actions we take. It gives meaning to the parabolic quote, “Don’t reinvent the wheel.” The knowledge from these sources gives an opportunity to compare, relate and think, cognitively and empirically.
Reading is good for you, at any age.
You can learn only so much in school. There is a limit.
A good friend of mine from high school became a heart surgeon. One day he had a change of heart! Instead of mending hearts, he decided to incorporate technology in human physiology. How did he make the conversion? He read books on technology. He read voraciously until he transcended to where he wants to be!
When I read, I make my own cliff-notes and store them in a folder on my computer. Easy access for future references.
I hope my book reviews and suggestions are helpful in your transcending.
I wish you All the Best!
Leadership: Learning from Leaders.
Leadership of Dr. Stanley Stein.
Leadership is a fundamental and important part of life and business. Looking back, I see my father’s upbringing where he read under kerosene lamps, and then became a successful entrepreneur in decorative lighting powered by electricity. When I came to the United States of America, I was exposed to millions of stories like his.
The good news is that leadership can be learned. The best way to learn is by observing leaders around us and assimilating their qualities, behaviors and even best practices. Observe what qualities make great leaders. If you have similar qualities, think about how you can implement them. If not, what should you do to acquire those qualities?
“ The only true voyage would be not to travel through a hundred different lands with the same pair of eyes, but to see the same land through a hundred different pairs of eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
With that thought, I reached out to leaders in our community for their wisdom. My hope is that we all will use their advice as our tribe of mentors.
I was pleased to interview Dr. Stanley Stein, DMD. He has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years. I’m confident you will be impressed, and will learn from Dr. Stein’s advice.
His office is at 2745 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. 770 - 977-1611.
The good news is that leadership can be learned. The best way to learn is by observing leaders around us and assimilating their qualities, behaviors and even best practices. Observe what qualities make great leaders. If you have similar qualities, think about how you can implement them. If not, what should you do to acquire those qualities?
“ The only true voyage would be not to travel through a hundred different lands with the same pair of eyes, but to see the same land through a hundred different pairs of eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
With that thought, I reached out to leaders in our community for their wisdom. My hope is that we all will use their advice as our tribe of mentors.
I was pleased to interview Dr. Stanley Stein, DMD. He has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years. I’m confident you will be impressed, and will learn from Dr. Stein’s advice.
His office is at 2745 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. 770 - 977-1611.
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