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| Devon's Buddhatism: DEVON, MAY YOU GROW IN BEAUTY AND STRENGTH, JOY AND WISDOM, LOVE AND COMPASSION. |
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| There are several parts to this page. The Order of Service, our experience of the day, explanations of the Blessing, the Mother's Pledge, the Father's Pledge are here too. Thank you for reading about Devon's Buddhatism. | |
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To let him know he is loved and cared for by other beautiful souls. To form a circle of friends to surround him with prayer, love and light for his journey through this lifetime. |
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| 2. Meditation:
(All) Love, light, blessings and protection were sent to Devon, all the children of the world, and all the mothers in labour bringing new life into the world. |
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Buddhist Blessing Ritual: (Blessing by Lawrence Ellyard, Reiki Master.) click here to jump down to the Blessing |
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4. Readings:
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5. Cleansing, Naming and Formal Acceptance (Mum and Dad)
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6. Second Reading:
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7. Parents Pledge:
Vibodha/EJ's Pledge to Devon |
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9. End of Ceremony: |
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| The Service | |
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Rose petals were provided by Vistara's neighbour who had a bush of giant white roses and was glad to give them as they played a brilliant part of our special day. The day was beautiful as our friends gathered to be with Devon on his formal blessing and naming. The meditation soon began followed by the Blessing... |
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He was blessed by Lawrence Ellyard, Reiki Master with a blessing
from the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. It symbolised the blessing of the Buddha's, their teachings, and the friends who support the path towards liberation and enlightenment. |
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The three points were annointed with Butter from the Tibetan Butter sculptures. These were formally Buddha's and Mandala's and have thousands of Mantras said over them and actually contain Buddha Fields. The Butter is over 10 years old and has not gone rancid, yet. |
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We chanted together a chant called Karmapa Chenno which means 'Friend be with me,' or 'Power of all Buddha's work through us.' |
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| Devon was given also scarf called a "Kata" which represents friendship and peace. | |
It was blessed by the 17 Karmapa, the 17th Incarnation of the Kagyu Buddhist tradition.
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It was the most delightful and inspiring blessing I have ever encountered. A HUGE thank you to Lawrence. Namaste.
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| Reading from Kahil Gibran's "The Prophet" | |
| Anna read the amazing passage by Khail Gibran:
They are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you and though they are with you, yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love, but not your thoughts for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but
not their souls. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. You are the bows from which your children, as living arrows, are sent forth. Let your bending in the archers hand be for gladness." |
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| Optional Reading - OSHO | |
Vistara read words by OSHO, from both her and Nirav. “But even if you have the idea of yourself as spiritual, you are not innocent. No child has the idea that he is spiritual. That will give you the insight
that you can also just be: if the child can do it, what is the problems
for you? |
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| Optional Reading - Prem Rawat | |
“Let the word alive mean something. Do something that very few have done… |
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Appreciate this heart, appreciate this life, and Take your eyes and let them feast
on the beauty that is within you. Prem Rawat - [Maharaji] |
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| Devon's Naming: | |
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Anthony comes from my Great Great Grandfather. Even though, when I was a child I knew him by the name Pepop. To honour and celebrate the life of my Great-Great Grandmother
(Mabel Rosato) who will be 100 years-old this year [2003] we give
our son the name Anthony. |
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| Second Reading | |
Notes on an Unhurried
Journey, by T. Ripaldi A child isn't getting ready to live; a child is living. The child is constantly being confronted
with tech nagging question: "What are you going to be?"
Courageous would be the youngster who, looking the adult squarely
in the face, would say, "I'm not going to be anything; I already
am". Childhood isn't a time when he
is molded into a human who will then live life; he is a human who
is living life. |
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When I look down at you, I feel my heart expanding wider and wider with love for you my little one. You are the most beautiful and peaceful little being and I am honoured that you choose me to be your carer, protector & Mother in this lifetime. |
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| I promise to love you unconditionally and to assist you to walk your path and to support you with all my heart and soul. I promise to teach you what I know and to guide you in the ways that are true to my heart and soul. | |
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I care for you beyond words. Your cries reach to the core of my being and my will to come to your aid is indescribable. |
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Dear Devon, with all my heart I love you. Your loving Mum. |
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 "I
promise to love you – unconditionally.I promise to guard and guide you, physically, mentally & morally. I promise to encourage soundness and strength – in your health, head and heart. |
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I promise to be honest and direct in my communication to you. Advice? Be adventurous.
It stretches from the tops of the highest mountain to the depths of the greatest sea. If you look closely you will see it in the palm of your hand. It is the miracle. It is the miracle of life. We are part of this miracle along with everything
else. I love you my son. May this gift of life be yours."
Your Father |
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THE
SERVICE was held at our home in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia.
He
was annointed on three points. They were the centres of Body, Speech
and Mind.
Lawrence
also gave Devon a Buddha knot which comes from a special series
of blessing from the Karma Kagyu tradition and holds many blessings.
Take
the child, the newborn child, as the criterion: he is, and yet he
has no idea of any ego.
Kathy
and her wonderful son Leif were there. They are dear friends of
ours. She read this piece by Prem Rawat 
Devon
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How
much heartache we would save ourselves if we would recognise the
child as a partner with adults in the process of loving, rather
than always viewing him as an apprentice.
Your
smiles and quirky looks fill me with laughter and smiles. When your
bottom lip quivers, I melt with love. When you cry and I nurse you
to sleep in my arms, I know that you feel safe and loved and that
is all that I need know. When I have fed you and you fall into your
blissful state, I am as proud as a human being can be and I am honoured
to serve you. I promise to listen to you when you talk to me and
when you don’t. 
I promise to acknowledge your accomplishments, recognizing the greatness
inside you.
There
is nothing to be afraid of. The world is a beautiful place, and
we are part of it.