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11 Beautiful Songs About Buddha For Children

11 Beautiful Songs About Buddha For Children

For centuries the Great Buddha has been spreading words of enlightenment, peace, love, and tolerance. These messages have healed hearts torn by strife and bodies ridden in this evil laden world we find ourselves. 

As the news we see every day becomes more depressing, the Buddha brings a ray of hope into our lives.  By following his teachings and core values, we will realize that we can finally live in a world free of strife and conflict.

That is why the love for Buddha is the best gift we can pass onto the next generation. Maybe they will be able to fix this torn world. Here are some of the most inspiring songs about the Great Buddha, which are great for children of all ages: 

He is Here for You and Me– Imee Ooi, Ven K. Dhammika & Woon Yoke Fun

If you have a problem

Don’t worry, hand it over to the Buddha.

Just listen to Him, and you will see the light.

to all the darkness and miseries

Gautama Buddha, He’s here for you and me.

By your side

Day and night

Rain or shine

Gautama Buddha, He’s here for you and me.

Welcome Him to our hearts till eternity

Don’t Be Angry– Imee Ooi & Woon Yoke Fun

If you’re angry

You’ll make yourself an ugly little child,

ugly little child

Put on a smile and cheer up.

Make your daddy and mummy proud.

La la la la la la la la

Anger scares your friends away.

La la la la la la la la

So, smile and brighten up your day.

Birth of the Buddha– Daniel Yeo

In the ancient land

A child is born

Once in a time so long.

And the gods and men.

So, they said

Homage to the Lord

Namo Tassa bhagavato arahato (Homage to that Lord, the Worthy One)

Samma-sambuddhassa (Perfectly enlightened by Himself)

Compassion Imee Ooi & Woon Yoke Fun

Praise the Lord, Lord Buddha

Embrace the world with compassion

Praise the Lord, Lord Buddha<

Maha karuniko natho (The Lord, the Great Compassion)

Hitaya sabbapaninam (For the welfare of all beings)

It is Great to Give– Daniel Yeo

It’s great to give, and it’s a blessing to be able to give

It’s better for you to give than to always receive

Just like the Buddha, He perfected the act of giving.

I wish one day too, and I’ll be like Him.

To Love Is to Care and Be Kind– Imee Ooi

Be kind to all your friends and family.

Be kind to cats and butterflies and trees.

Don’t hurt the fishes swimming in the sea.

Here is what the Buddha says to me

To Love is to care for all living around us.

To Love is to be kind to all beings around us.

Pass It On– Daniel Yeo & Imee Ooi

There is a gift from Lord Buddha.

I like to share it with my family.

Share it with my friends.

and take it around the world

and share it with all beings

Pass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddha’s wisdom stay on.

Pass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddha’s love spread on.

Pass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddha’s compassion flow on

Pass it on, pass it on

Let the Buddha’s Teaching goes on and on.

Siddhartha Taught Me the Middle Way– Huang Jin Rui, Jina Lim & Toh Wei Qi

Siddhartha taught me the Middle Way.

Happiness isn’t too far away.

Not to the left

Not to the right

Balance is the guide.

Siddhartha taught me the Middle Way.

Happiness isn’t too far away.

Not too much work

Not too much play

Balance is the way

Keep your balance wherever you go.

Now wave goodbye to your sorrow.

Don’t wait until tomorrow.

Now I’ve learned what the Buddha says.

Happiness isn’t too far away.

Not to the left

Not to the right

Balance is my guide

Not too much work

Not too much play

Let’s walk the Middle Way!

Beneath the Bodhi Tree– Ng Kang Kee, Yeoh Pow Li, Daniel Yeo, Lim Shu Fen, Huang Jing Rui, Daniel Yeo, Lim Chee Wee, Ng Kang Kee, Jina Lim & Toh Wei Qi

Siddhartha sat beneath the Bodhi tree.

Tonight, His love will set you free. 

No more sorrow let His wisdom shine.

Siddhartha’s search shall end tonight.

All creatures on Earth fled in fright.

Only brave Siddhartha sat tight.

Defeated Mara by His glory and might

Siddhartha’s search shall end tonight.

Gods and men sang in delight.

“The Teacher of gods and men has arrived”

Gods and men sang all night.

“The Buddha, our Lord, has arrived.”

The Metta Metta Song– Daniel Kwok

Metta Mama,

Metta Papa

Metta friends and enemies

Metta near and far

Metta I will spread High and low,

all around me.

Metta radiate, full of joy All around.

Metta I will spread High and low,

all around me.

Metta, I will keep in my mind, in my heart.

The Four Sights– Mei Tuck Foo, Jina Lim & Toh Wei Qi

Prince Siddhartha, please tell me why you grieve.

Outside the palace walls and fields of green

The lives of your people whom you have not seen

Prince Siddhartha, please tell me what you wish.

Prince Siddhartha, please tell me what you’ve seen.

Outside the palace walls and fields of green

An older man, a sick man, a dead man, and hermit

Prince Siddhartha, please tell me what you think.

Why does he grow old?

Why does he fall sick?

Why must people die?

And Who is that hermit?

Listen to these lovely songs with your kids and open their eyes to the beautiful delights of Buddha’s teachings. It’s never too early to preach messages of love. The earlier you begin, the deeper the message sinks in.

Help them meditate over the words, understand how Buddha’s message can help them on their path to enlightenment, and heal the entire world. Buddha’s letter was made for all people, both young and old. Heal the children, and you heal the world.

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