It is not a day for parties but a time to contemplate on the sublime goodness of the Buddha and his teaching. The Buddha was able to perceive the goodness and potential of man to be perfect and to improve human dignity. As a unique teacher he encouraged full freedom of thought which it is necessary for man's emancipation. We have to make use of that freedom to realise that the potentiality is within every one of us to be better, to be ennobled, to overcome our weaknesses, and to experience the highest happiness and peace. Some have even the strength to transcend human limitations and become superhuman.
Human life is the most valuable of all forms of lives.
It is almost sacred and it provides us with unique experiences, both mundane and supra-mundane. We are fortunate to be born as human beings and we must cherish and guide this precious opportunity, to gain the highest benefit out of it without making ourselves a burden to the world. We must use our intelligence and potential to protect all forms of life and environment, to enhance the quality of life and contribute to the well-being of human society. The Buddha has shown us a clear and direct method to develop human qualities. Although others can assist us in our endeavour by providing certain external conditions, remember that the actual work must be done by ourselves.