Voice of Cambodian Children (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} khmerchildren) wrote,@ 2007-10-11 08:59:00 |
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Do Something...Please
Sidney Liang
www.cambodianvoices.org
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Today we celebrate a day of thanks and gratitude to our ancestors, elders that are still alive, and others. Pchum Benh is not set for only the dead but also for the living. Imagine being starved while still alive and the kids only set to bring foods to the dead. As human beings, we scream for food if we missed lunch, dinner, or breakfast. Our parents, grandparents, children, friends, and others that have died missed years of foods and other offerings because of their wrong doing while they were alive. Even you believe in this ceremony or not, you should believe in thanking those who have done good deeds/gestures and provide comfort to you. Some actions were done because their responsibilities as parents, grandparents, or close relatives while others; provide kindness because of their hearts. So as Cambodians, take a moment to go to the temple and leave all your questions, doubts, and ignorance of pchum benh behind for just one day…listen to prat pchum benh.
We have traveled far and beyond our homeland and seek refuge in all corners of the world. Our hearts are full of suffering and heartache have stretched beyond our imagination. As Khmer blood, we do have kindness and compassion in our hearts and souls. It is okay to show your kind, compassionate, generous, and grateful heart. Please do not be afraid or ashamed of being KHMER. Do not just open your heart to outsiders, but embrace those within yourself. We have a beautiful country, rich in cultures and traditions, kind-hearted people, and a proud Buddhist religion.
We do not need to know or understand others but only ourselves. A person extended his or her hand to you carry a considerable thought behind the gesture. My friends, it is never too late to start doing something good for others. The starting point can be anywhere, anytime, and to anyone…but you must start.
To all my old, new, expected, or unexpected friends, as human being we have feelings, thoughts, and thankful when someone has done the right things toward us. Even some animals show compassion toward each other. The animals we harmed, hurt, or killed were born from past life's actions and the unfortuante birth into sinful life. Let them be free and help them find light to ease the pain and blossom into cleanliness of the after life. All in all, be HUMAN that know right from wrong, good from evil, and live life in values that embrace all beings.
With love,
-Sidney
Sidney Liang
www.cambodianvoices.org
=========================
Today we celebrate a day of thanks and gratitude to our ancestors, elders that are still alive, and others. Pchum Benh is not set for only the dead but also for the living. Imagine being starved while still alive and the kids only set to bring foods to the dead. As human beings, we scream for food if we missed lunch, dinner, or breakfast. Our parents, grandparents, children, friends, and others that have died missed years of foods and other offerings because of their wrong doing while they were alive. Even you believe in this ceremony or not, you should believe in thanking those who have done good deeds/gestures and provide comfort to you. Some actions were done because their responsibilities as parents, grandparents, or close relatives while others; provide kindness because of their hearts. So as Cambodians, take a moment to go to the temple and leave all your questions, doubts, and ignorance of pchum benh behind for just one day…listen to prat pchum benh.
We have traveled far and beyond our homeland and seek refuge in all corners of the world. Our hearts are full of suffering and heartache have stretched beyond our imagination. As Khmer blood, we do have kindness and compassion in our hearts and souls. It is okay to show your kind, compassionate, generous, and grateful heart. Please do not be afraid or ashamed of being KHMER. Do not just open your heart to outsiders, but embrace those within yourself. We have a beautiful country, rich in cultures and traditions, kind-hearted people, and a proud Buddhist religion.
We do not need to know or understand others but only ourselves. A person extended his or her hand to you carry a considerable thought behind the gesture. My friends, it is never too late to start doing something good for others. The starting point can be anywhere, anytime, and to anyone…but you must start.
To all my old, new, expected, or unexpected friends, as human being we have feelings, thoughts, and thankful when someone has done the right things toward us. Even some animals show compassion toward each other. The animals we harmed, hurt, or killed were born from past life's actions and the unfortuante birth into sinful life. Let them be free and help them find light to ease the pain and blossom into cleanliness of the after life. All in all, be HUMAN that know right from wrong, good from evil, and live life in values that embrace all beings.
With love,
-Sidney
