FULL MOON – The Way of Wisdom
Published June 24, 2021 06:00
To contemplate life leads to wisdom;
without contemplation wisdom wanes.
Recognise how wisdom is cultivated and ... Read more
On each Full Moon Luang Por Munindo sends out a Dhammapada verse with a few lines of comment for reflection. If you wish to receive this message via email, fill in with your email address.
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Note that the verses used in this monthly Reflection are taken from, ‘A Dhammapada for Contemplation’, Aruna Publications. For more literal interpretations we encourage you to view other translations.
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Published June 24, 2021 06:00
To contemplate life leads to wisdom;
without contemplation wisdom wanes.
Recognise how wisdom is cultivated and ... Read more
Published May 26, 2021 06:00
I say a being is great
who stands not on this shore,
nor the other shore,
nor on any shore at all.
Such a ... Read more
Published April 26, 2021 06:00
One who transforms old and heedless ways
into fresh and wholesome acts
brings ... Read more
Published March 28, 2021 06:00
The Buddha’s perfection is complete;
there is no more work to be done.
No measure is there for his wisdom;
no limits ... Read more
Published February 26, 2021 06:00
Refrain from wrongdoing,
cultivate that which is good;
purify the heart.
This is the Way of the Awakened Ones.... Read more
Published January 28, 2021 06:00
Surrendering oneself to Dhamma
leads to serene being.
The wise perpetually delight in the truth
taught by the ... Read more
Published December 29, 2020 06:00
Those who still cause harm
to living beings
cannot be considered as attained
to a truly noble state.
Those who are ... Read more
Published November 30, 2020 06:00
Though one’s knowledge may be limited,
if understanding and conduct
rightly accord with the ... Read more
Published October 31, 2020 06:00
Those who are foolish and confused
betray themselves to heedlessness.
The wise treasure the awareness ... Read more
Published October 02, 2020 06:00
Life is not easy for those
who have a sense of shame,
who are modest,
pure-minded and detached,
morally upright and ... Read more