"May 7 Vesek Day - commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Sakyamuni Buddha. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche: "If the Buddha turned the Wheel of the Dharma three times, it was not because he was restless and had nothing better to do. Neither was it because he hoped to become famous. It was simply out of his intention to dispel the ignorance of beings and because he wished to set beings on the path to enlightenment. As a result of his kindness, we can now hear the names of the Three Jewels and read the teachings in the Three Pitakas that show what is positive and what is negative. Thanks to his kindness, the practice of Dharma is accessible to us." From Zurchungpa's Testament, Page 43, Published by Shambhala Publications. Artwork by Tsering Art School