Reflection offered in 2023

Disciples of the Buddha
are fully awakeboth day and night
taking delight in compassion.

Dhammapada v. 300

Reflection offered in 2023

All pollutions are removed
from the minds of those
who vigilantly train themselves,
both day and night,
and who have Awakening as their goal.

Dhammapada v. 226

Reflection offered in 2023

It is easy to do that which
is of no real benefit to oneself,
but it is difficult indeed to do that
which is truly beneficial and good.

Dhammapada v. 163

Reflection offered in 2023

Suffering subsides to the degree
that you are free
from the intention to cause harm.
There is no real greatness
if there is no restraint of anger.

Dhammapada v. 390

Reflection offered in 2023

One who has abandoned liking and disliking,
who is cooled,
who is not swayed by worldly conditions -
I call a great being.

Dhammapada v.418

Reflection offered in 2023

Let go of the past.
Let go of the future.
Let go of the present.
With a heart that is free
cross over to that shore
which is beyond suffering.

Dhammapada v.348

Reflection offered in 2023

As you approach death
none of your fond attachments will protect you.
See this, then with wise restraint and unwavering effort,
hasten to clear your path to liberation.

Dhammapada v.288-89

Reflection offered in 2023

To honour, even for a single moment,
one who has attained self-mastery,
is of greater benefit than a hundred years
spent habitually performing ceremonies
based on a wrong understanding.

Dhammapada v.107

Reflection offered in 2023

It is a fool who indulges in dreaming
about the most comfortable
place to live, saying
"here it will be warm,
there it will be cool" -
unaware of impending death.

Dhammapada v.286

Reflection offered in 2023

Making an arbitrary decision
does not amount to justice.
Having considered arguments
for and against,
the wise decide the case.

Dhammapada v.256

Reflection offered in 2023

Refrain from doing that which is unsuitable,
cultivate that which is wholesome;
purify the heart.
This is the teaching of the Awakened Ones.

Dhammapada v.183

Reflection offered in 2023

Like a spoon is unable to taste
the flavour of the soup,
are the fools who cannot see truth,
even though they live
all their lives with the wise.

Dhammapada v.64

Reflection offered in 2023

It is wise
to set ourselves right
before instructing others.

Dhammapada v.158