Full Moon – Vesakha Puja – Sunday 31st May, 2026

The Buddha's perfection is complete;
there is no more work to be done.
No measure is there for his wisdom;
no limits are there to be found.
In what way could he be distracted
from truth?

Dhammapada 179

Today, being the full moon of May, is an occasion for remembering, with gratitude, our good fortune in having heard the Buddha's teachings. There are many beings who remain totally unaware of the possibilities that this path of practice offers, and struggle accordingly. We still struggle, though thanks to the guidance we've been given by our Teacher we are encouraged to make the effort to meet the struggle with interest, and not mere judgment. Rather than saying, "It shouldn't be this way" and resisting and resenting the struggles, we can enquire: "How can I be more honest in my relationship with life in this moment".

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These Dhammapada quotes have been taken or adapted from, A Dhammapada For Contemplation, by Ajahn Munindo, published by Aruno Publications. They should not be understood as literal renderings of the Dhammapada. For literal translations, please read other works. The reflections are by Ajahn Munindo.

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