A presentation based on the lyrics of 3 children's songs - there are moral / life lessons for all the lines of the lyrics. Download the PowerPoint ppt for some animation effects. For the Video with explanation and comments on the lyrics and life lessons in English, check out the link at: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/576251092

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1 Thoughts, Speech & Deeds
Tune: Mary had a little lamb

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Always think of good thoughts
Lesson Have thoughts of Love and
Kindness for Others.

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Say good speech,
do good deeds
Lesson Speak gently and kindly.
Do not do things that harm others.

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Always think of good thoughts
These are good seeds
Lesson
Do not have thoughts of cruelty .
Good Thoughts will bring peace.

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Good thoughts are like
kindness, gratitude, mindfulness
Lesson
Be kind to all living beings.
Be Grateful to parents, teachers and
all people who have helped you.

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Good speech of gentleness,
truthfulness and patience
Lesson
Do not lie. Do not use bad words.
Be Patient with Others.

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Good deeds of helpfulness,
right effort, generosity
Lesson Do Charity. Help Others in Need.
Be mindful to do good and avoid evil.

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Good deeds have all these three
These will make us happy
Happy Children
Lesson
When we practice Dana, follow moral
conduct and free the mind from bad
things, we will be happy.

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Always think of good thoughts
Lesson
Be aware and mindful of your
thoughts. Keep them wholesome.

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Say good speech,
do good deeds
Lesson
Don’t speak bad about others.
Do not Kill. Do not Steal.

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Always think of good thoughts
These are good seeds
Lesson
Have thoughts of Metta or Goodwill.
Good Thoughts will bring peace.

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Good thoughts are like kindness,
gratitude, mindfulness
Do Charity. Help Others in Need.
Be mindful to do good and avoid evil.
Lesson

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Good speech of gentleness,
truthfulness and patience
Do not lie. Speak with kindness.
Do not get angry.
Lesson

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Good deeds of helpfulness,
right effort, generous
Lesson

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Good deeds have all these three
These will make us happy
Charity, Morality and a good pure mind
will give you happiness
and peace.
Lesson

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These will make us happy
Lesson Happiness is obtained through the
proper practice of Dhamma.

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2 The More We Have Compassion
Tune:
The More
We Get Together
Lesson
Compassion is seeing the
suffering of others and taking
action to help.

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The more
we have compassion,
compassion, compassion
Lesson
It is very good Dhamma Practice to
have Compassion for the needy or
suffering ones.

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The more we have
compassion to all
living beings
When Compassion is developed in the
mind, Wisdom can grow and your mind
becomes more happy and peaceful.
Lesson

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Not one
day but
everyday
Sincerely
with
devotion
Lesson
May we with a
sincere and
devoted heart
practice
Compassion
constantly.

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The more
we have compassion
The merrier we’ll be
Lesson
All truly spiritual beings
have great Compassion.
Compassion is a godly
quality to develop
the mind.

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The more we have compassion,
compassion, compassion

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The more we have
compassion to all
living beings
Lesson
We must show Compassion to all living beings.
Loving-kindness with compassion will help one to
conquer anger and hatred.

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Not one day but
everyday
Sincerely with
devotion
Lesson
May we with a sincere and
devoted heart practice
Compassion constantly.

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The more we have
compassion
The merrier we’ll be
Lesson
Truly
compassionate
people have
contentment, joy,
peace and
happiness.

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The merrier we’ll be
Lesson
When Compassion is practiced,
the heart opens up and it is filled
with joy and happiness.

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3 You Sow, You Reap
Tune: Que, Sera, Sera
Lesson
This Song reminds us of the important
Dhamma Teachings on The Law of Kamma.

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When I was just a little child
Lesson
Different children come into the world with
different traits, talents and tendencies. This
has a bearing to their Kamma from the past.
But Kamma is not fate. It can be changed by
our present actions of mind,
speech and body.

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I asked my teacher,
“What will I be?”
Teacher
Lesson
What you will be essentially depends on
yourself. Your attitude, your good and wise
character, your determination, diligence and
your good Dhamma practice will shape the
person you are going to turn out to be.

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Will I have
‘Good Life’?
Will I be happy?
Lesson
You can have a good happy life if you
learn, understand and practice the
Dhamma well and with diligence.

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Here’s what my teacher said:
Lesson
Associate with wise people and that
includes your teachers.
Wise teachers can teach you good and
true Dhamma.

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Oh dear ones, dear ones
Lesson
Ehipassiko means ‘Come and See’.
All are welcome to learn, understand
and investgate for themselves the
Truth of The Dhamma.

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Whatever you sow you reap
Lesson
This is the Law of Kamma –
The Law of Moral Causation.
Good Begets Good. Bad Begets Bad.

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So better do more good deeds
Lesson
It is important to Do Good and Avoid Evil.
Good actions will lead to happy results.
Bad actions will lead to Suffering.

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And have your wish come true
Lesson
Blessings or good fortunes do not come
from a god or by chance. They are the
results of your good practice of charity,
morality and mental development.

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When I was just a little child
Lesson
Different children come into the world with different
traits, talents and tendencies. This has a bearing to
their Kamma from the past.
But Kamma is not fate. It can be changed by our
present actions of mind,
speech and body.

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I asked my teacher,
“What will I be?”
What you will be essentially depends on
yourself. Your attitude, your good and wise
character, your determination, diligence and
your good Dhamma practice will shape the
person you are going to turn out to be.
Lesson

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Will I have ‘Good Life’?
Will I be happy?
Lesson
You can have a good happy life if you
learn, understand and practice the
Dhamma well and with diligence.

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Here’s what my teacher said:
Associate with wise people and that
includes your teachers.
Wise teachers can teach you good and
true Dhamma.
Lesson

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Oh dear ones,
dear ones
Ehipassiko means ‘Come and See’.
All are welcome to learn, understand
and investgate for themselves the
Truth of The Dhamma.
Lesson

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Whatever you sow you reap
Lesson
This is the Law of Kamma –
The Law of Moral Causation.
Good Begets Good. Bad Begets Bad.

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So better do more good deeds
It is important to Do Good and Avoid Evil.
Good actions will lead to happy results.
Bad actions will lead to Suffering.
Lesson

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DO GOOD
And have your
wish come true
Blessings or good fortunes do not come
from a god or by chance. They are the
results of your good practice of charity,
morality and mental development.
Lesson

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And have your wish come true
The End
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
For the YouTube Video of the 3 Songs in ‘Children’s Songs of Goodness’,
you can check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y509unIo-No
For the Video Presentation of ‘Learning from Songs of Goodness’ (with Audio
Narration and Comments in English and also some animation effects and the 3
songs sung at the end ), please check out the Link:
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/576251092