Buddhist Songs

Buddhist Songs for Young Children

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1. Birth of the Buddha

(Lyrics/Music: Daniel Yeo)

In the ancient landA child is bornOnce in a time so longAnd the gods and men

So they said

Homage to the Lord

*Namo tassa bhagavato arahatoSamma-sambuddhassa.

*Translation:

Homage to that Lord, the Worthy One,Perfectly enlightened by Himself.2. To Love Is To Care And Be Kind

(Lyrics/Music: Imee Ooi)

Be kind to all your friends and familyBe kind to cats and butterflies and trees

Dont hurt the fishes swimming in the sea

Here is what the Buddha says to me

To Love is to care for all living around usTo Love is to be kind to all beings around us

3. Dont Be Angry

(Lyrics: Imee Ooi Music: Woon Yoke Fun)

If youre angryYoull make yourself an ugly little child,ugly little childPut on a smile and cheer upMake your daddy and mummy proudLa la la la la la la laAnger scares your friends awayLa la la la la la la la

So smile and brighten up your day

4. Compassion

(Lyrics: Imee Ooi Music: Woon Yoke Fun)Praise the Lord, Lord BuddhaEmbrace the world with compassionPraise the Lord, Lord Buddha

*Maha karuniko nathoHitaya sabbapaninam

*Translation:

The Lord, the Great CompassionFor welfare of all beings

5. Its Great To Give(Lyrics/Music: Daniel Yeo)Its great to give, its a blessing to be able to giveIts better for you to give than to always receiveJust like the Buddha, He perfected the act of givingI wish one day too, Ill be like Him

6. Hes Here For You and Me

(Lyrics: Imee Ooi, Ven K Dhammika Music: Woon Yoke Fun)

If you have a problemDont worry, hand it over to the BuddhaJust listen to Him and you will see the lightto all the darkness and miseriesGautama Buddha, Hes here for you and meBy your sideDay and nightRain or shineGautama Buddha, Hes here for you and meWelcome Him to our hearts till eternity

7. Pass It On

(Lyrics: Daniel Yeo Music: Imee Ooi)There is a gift from Lord BuddhaI like to share with my familyShare it with my friendsand take it round the worldand share it with all beingsPass it on, pass it onLet the Buddhas wisdom stay onPass it on, pass it onLet the Buddhas love spread onPass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddhas compassion flow onPass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddhas Teaching goes on and on

8. Birth Of The Buddha (Karaoke)

9. Pass It On (Karaoke)