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The Dhammapada quotes used in these Reflections 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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Recent Reflections
Reflection offered in July 2026
You should follow the ways
of those who are Truly steadfast,
discerning, pure and aware,
just as the moon follows the path of the stars.
Dhammapada v. 208
Reflection offered in June 2026
The timely company of friends is goodness.
Fewness of needs is goodness.
Having accumulated virtue at life’s end is goodness.
Having dispensed with all suffering is goodness.
Dhammapada v. 331
Reflection offered in 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 v. 179
Reflection offered in May 2026
It is wise
to set ourselves right
before instructing others.
Dhammapada v. 158
Reflection offered in April 2026
Hasten to cultivate that which is wholesome.
Restrain your mind from that which is evil.
The mind that is slow to do good
can easily find pleasure in doing that which is evil.
Dhammapada v. 116
Reflection offered in March 2026
Let the wise guide beings
away from darkness,
giving direction and advice.
They will be treasured by the virtuous
and dismissed by the foolish.
Dhammapada v. 77
Reflection offered in February 2026
To harm living beings
who, like us, seek contentment,
is to bring harm to ourselves.
Dhammapada v.131
Reflection offered in January 2026
Suffering subsides with letting go
of the intention to cause harm.
There is no real greatness
if there is no restraint.
Dhammapada v. 390
Reflection offered in 2025
It is easy to do that which is
of no real benefit to oneself;
it is difficult indeed to do that
which is truly beneficial and good.
Dhammapada v. 163
Reflection offered in 2025
The clear seeing that knows
that which is flawed as flawed,
and that which is pure as pure,
can lead beings to transcend misery.
DHAMMAPADA v. 319
Reflection offered in 2025
While in the midst of those who hate,
to dwell free from hatred
is happiness indeed.
DHAMMAPADA v. 197
Reflection offered in 2025
It is good to restrain the eye.
It is good to restrain the ear.
It is good to restrain the nose.
It is good to restrain the tongue.
DHAMMAPADA v. 360