FULL MOON - Equanimity
Published January 23, 2016 06:00
There never was,
nor is there now,
nor will there ever be
anybody who is only blamed
or wholly praised.... Read more
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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 January 23, 2016 06:00
There never was,
nor is there now,
nor will there ever be
anybody who is only blamed
or wholly praised.... Read more
Published January 08, 2016 10:10
Those who are energetically
committed to the Way,
who are pure and considerate in effort,
composed and ... Read more
Published December 25, 2015 06:00
There are those
who awaken from heedlessness.
They bring light into the world
like the moon emerging ... Read more
Published December 10, 2015 06:00
With an image of liberation as the goal
the wise abandon darkness and cherish light,
leave petty security ... Read more
Published November 25, 2015 06:00
While in the midst
of those who are troubled,
to dwell free from feeling troubled
is happiness indeed.Dhammapada ... Read more
Published November 10, 2015 06:00
A deed is well-done
when upon reflection no remorse arises:
with joy one harvests its fruits.Dhammapada 68
Our ... Read more
Published October 27, 2015 06:00
Tedious is the company of fools,
always painful,
like being surrounded by enemies;
but to associate with the wise
is like ... Read more
Published October 12, 2015 06:00
Transform anger with non-anger,
badness with the good,
meanness with generosity
and deceit with integrity.Dhammapada ... Read more
Published September 27, 2015 06:00
If we hold ourselves dear,
then we maintain careful self-regard
both day and night.Dhammapada 157
It is ... Read more
Published September 12, 2015 06:00
Here and hereafter
those who live their lives well, abide in happiness.
They are filled with a natural ... Read more