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Dear brothers and sisters, Mother earth has decided to show her furore against human race over these past 2 weeks. First, Cyclone at Irrawady Bay, and then earthquake at Szechuan. I believed no one will disagree with me, that we, in Singapore, are a really fortunate lot, not having to face these natural disasasters that, and most importantly, our love ones are always by ourside. Reading the news, and viewing the photos is a heart wrenching experience, seeing parents losing their children, children losing their parents, teachers sacrifising themselves while saving their children etc. The victims in these two places faced death everyday, and now, the high possibility of epidemic that will wipe out a substantial portion of the population there. I would strongly appeal to you to donate as much as you could to help relieve the pain the victims has to go through. Our China friends have now started a campaign to wear green ribbon to support the relief effort, as well towards the victims. Maybe we could start similar campaign over here.. wearing green ribbon. Green basically stands for peace, and what we desperately needed now in this world, is peace. Just a reflection/thought over these long long weekend. To the buddhist brothers and sisters out there, have a fruitful and meaningful Vesak Day ahead.