Bro. Siang Chye shared that the Boddhisatta had resolved to be a Fully Enlightened Buddha out of compassion for all beings although he could have attained Arahantship in a much earlier rebirth.

On Wednesday 13 July, over 150 devotees gathered at Nalanda Centre to commemorate ‘Dhamma Day’, the sacred day honouring the preaching of the Buddha’s first discourse after his Enlightenment – the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’.

After reciting the seminal discourse together, Bro. Tan Siang Chye delivered a Dhamma talk about the journey of the Buddha in achieving Enlightenment. He shared how rare it was for a Samma-Sambuddha – a Fully Enlightened Buddha – to advent and teach the True Dhamma (Sadhamma).

Bro. Ajit gave a short sharing on how the Buddha had come to give His first discourse, before leading devotees in the chanting of the ‘Dhammacakkapavatana Sutta’.

Devotees chanting the Buddha’s first discourse with gratitude for the Buddha who started the Wheel of Dhamma rolling.

The Dhamma taught by Buddha Gotama is the most complete Teaching and is still known to us today through the hardship and efforts of the Sangha who preserved it for more than 2,600 years.

We extend our appreciation to Bro. Siang Chye, the organisers, volunteers and all participants for making this observance a meaningful occasion. May we take every opportunity to learn this Sublime Dhamma and train our minds so that we may realise these Truths for ourselves.

We share merits with our parents, spiritual guides, family, friends and all beings.