FULL MOON – Susceptibility
Published February 05, 2023 05:50
Like a spoon is unable to taste
the flavour of the soup,
are the fools who cannot see truth,
even though they live ... Read more
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Published February 05, 2023 05:50
Like a spoon is unable to taste
the flavour of the soup,
are the fools who cannot see truth,
even though they live ... Read more
Published January 06, 2023 06:00
It is wise
to set ourselves right
before instructing others.
Dhammapada v.158 ... Read more
Published December 08, 2022 06:00
Since ancient times it has been the case that
those who speak too much are criticised,
as are ... Read more
Published November 08, 2022 06:00
All states of being are determined by the heart.
It is the heart that leads the way.
As surely as our shadow ... Read more
Published October 10, 2022 06:00
As a border city must be carefully protected
so guard yourself both within and without;
build your defences ... Read more
Published September 10, 2022 06:00
The fragrance of flowers or sandalwood
blows only with the prevailing wind,
but the fragrance of virtue
... Read more
Published August 12, 2022 06:00
Life is easy
for one who lacks shame,
who is as impudent as a crow,
who is arrogant, aggressive,
invasive and ... Read more
Published July 13, 2022 11:02
Gradually, gradually,
a moment at a time,
the wise remove their own impurities
as a goldsmith removes the dross.... Read more
Published June 14, 2022 06:00
There is no place on earth
beyond the reach of death -
not in a mountain cave,
the ocean nor in the sky.Dhammapada v.128
... Read more
Published May 15, 2022 06:00
Let the dread of endless mediocrity spur you into great effort,
like a well-trained horse encouraged by ... Read more