O monks! Go on for the good of the people, for happiness of the many, out of compassion to the world, for the good and well-being and happiness gods and human. O monks! Preach the Dhamma good at the beginning, good at the middle, good at the end. Proclaim the pure noble life with meaningful completely.

It is a quotation uttered by the Buddha when there were 60 enlightened ones in the world before 2600 years ago in India. Today, here in the U.S.A. and all over the world the same words should be uttered and put into practice.

My whole life has being dedicated for the Dhamma. I see more and more people seeking the Dhamma unlike before. Out of compassion for the world we should establish and maintain more and more Viharas, Meditation Centers and Monasteries. For that purpose we, both the Maha Sangha as well as laymen should work hard and dedicate our time and energy towards this goal.

My sincere blessings for those who offer services at the Hudson Valley Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center. May you be able to plant the seeds of Dhamma, love and friendliness in the hearts of the children, so that there would be a peaceful world in the future than before.

May all living beings be well and happy!

Kurunegoda Sri Piyatissa Maha Nayaka Thero
The Late Chief Incumbent of the New York Buddhist Vihara