The Cambridge University Buddhist Society would like to make a statement of
support and sympathy for all the people of Myanmar. We send our Metta
(loving-kindness) and Karuna (compassion) to all Burmese people. We believe
that in any conflict, there is fear on all sides who are involved, even
those with greater military resources. We ask for the people in Myanmar to
seek a way of reconciliation in accord with the Dhamma (teachings of the
Buddha) which will be for the welfare and happiness of all.

We subscribe to the Buddha's teaching that:

Hostilities are *never* appeased by hostility in this world.
By non-hostility however they are appeased. This is an eternal law.
(quote Dhammapada verse 5)

We believe that non-hostility must guide our actions in response to
suffering such as that which we see in Myanmar. Non-hostility is also
something we must cultivate within ourselves, as the mental habits that
cause violence are present in all of us. Only by routing them out at their
source, and inspiring others to do the same, can real change be wrought in
the world.

We suggest placing of flowers, such as lotuses (a symbol of enlightenment
and mental purity), at Burmese embassies and commissioner premises all over
the world to send out the message to everyone involved that people around
the world are not only aware, but also care and wish for kindness,
compassion and peace to all the people in Myanmar.

The Society will hold a special Metta (Loving-kindness) meditation session
on 8 Oct 2007 (Monday) at 8pm in Junior Parlour Room, Trinity College to
radiate thoughts of peace, loving-kindness and well-wishes to all people in
Myanmar, including the military authorities. All are welcome.

May there be understanding and peace in Myanmar.