Reflection offered in 2018

Those who know the uncreated,
who are free and stilled,
who have discarded all craving,
are the most worthy beings.

Dhammapada v.97

Reflection offered in 2018

Those who know the uncreated,
who are free and stilled,
who have discarded all craving,
are the most worthy beings.

Dhammapada v.97

Reflection offered in 2018

Those who while still young
neither choose a life of renunciation,
nor earn a good living,
end up like dejected old herons
beside a pond without fish.

Dhammapada v. 155

Reflection offered in 2018

The sun shines by day,
the moon shines by night.
But both all day and all night
the Buddha shines in glorious splendour.

Dhammapada v. 387

Reflection offered in 2018

Disciples of the Buddha
are fully awake
both day and night,
taking delight in compassion.

Dhammapada v.300

Reflection offered in 2018

If birds are trapped in a net
only a few will ever escape.
In this world of illusion
only a few see their way to liberation.

Dhammapada v. 174

Reflection offered in 2018

A single word of truth
which leads to calm
is better to hear than a thousand
irrelevant words

Dhammapada v.100

Reflection offered in 2018

When we appreciate fully
the benefit of our own pure deeds
we are filled with joy;
here and hereafter
there is a celebration of joy.

Dhammapada v.16

Reflection offered in 2018

When we appreciate fully
the benefit of our own pure deeds
we are filled with joy;
here and hereafter
there is a celebration of joy.

Dhammapada v.16

Reflection offered in 2018

Knowing the Way for oneself
walk it thoroughly.
Do not allow the needs of others,
however demanding,
to bring about distraction.

Dhammapada v.166

Reflection offered in 2018

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 2018

It is always a pleasure
not to have to encounter fools.
It is always good to see noble beings,
and a delight to live with them.

Dhammapada v. 206

Reflection offered in 2018

Do not ignore the effect of right action,
saying, “This will come to nothing.”,
Just as by the gradual fall of raindrops
so in time the wise
become replete with good.

Dhammapada v. 122

Reflection offered in 2017

A healthy mind is the greatest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
Trustworthiness is the best of kin.
Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss.

Dhammapada v. 204

Reflection offered in 2017

By renouncing unworthy ways
and by not living carelessly,
by not holding to false views,
we no longer perpetuate delusion.

Dhammapada v. 167

Reflection offered in 2017

While in the midst
of those who hate,
to dwell free from hating
is happiness indeed.

Dhammapada v. 197

Reflection offered in 2017

Blessed is the arising of a Buddha;
blessed is the revealing of the Dhamma;
blessed is the concord of the Sangha;
delightful is harmonious communion.

Dhammapada v. 194

Reflection offered in 2017

Disciples of the Buddha
are fully awake both day and night,
taking delight
in cultivating the heart.

Dhammapada v. 301

Reflection offered in 2017

The Awakened Ones, firm in their resolve,
vigorously apply themselves,
}and know freedom from all limitation:
liberation, true security.

Dhammapada v. 23

Reflection offered in 2017

To lose the company of those
with whom one feels at home is painful,
to be associated with those
whom you dislike is even worse;
so do not abandon yourselves
either to the company of those
with whom you feel at home
or those whom you dislike.

Dhammapada v. 210