FULL MOON – Truly Beneficial
Published November 06, 2014 22:43
It is easy to do that which is
of no real benefit to oneself,
but it is difficult indeed to do that
which is ... Read more
On each Full Moon Luang Por Munindo sends out a Dhammapada verse with a few lines of comment for reflection. If you wish to receive this message via email, fill in with your email address.
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Published November 06, 2014 22:43
It is easy to do that which is
of no real benefit to oneself,
but it is difficult indeed to do that
which is ... Read more
Published October 22, 2014 07:30
Having empathy for others
one sees that all beings are afraid
of harm and death.
Knowing this, one does not kill
or cause to ... Read more
Published October 08, 2014 07:30
Passed down by the wise is the knowledge that,
though what is externally impressive loses its splendour,
and ... Read more
Published September 23, 2014 07:30
You will not succeed in your pursuit of happiness
if it is at the expense of others' well-being.
The snare of ... Read more
Published September 08, 2014 07:30
Distorted views,
which give rise to seeing right as wrong
and wrong as right,
are the cause for beings to disintegrate.
... Read more
Published August 24, 2014 07:30
Those who speak truth
and give gentle encouragement,
contending with no-one,
these do I call great beings.
... Read more
Published August 10, 2014 07:30
As a trader with precious cargo avoids threat,
and those who love life avoid poison,
so you should avoid evil ... Read more
Published July 26, 2014 07:30
To harm living beings who,
like us, seek contentment,
is to bring harm to ourselves.
Dhammapada 131
Self interest ... Read more
Published July 11, 2014 07:30
As solid rock
is unshaken by the wind,
so are those with wisdom undisturbed
whether by praise or ... Read more
Published June 26, 2014 07:30
When we see clearly
our own lack of virtue
we are filled with grief;
here and hereafter we grieve.
Dhammapada v. 15
If we ... Read more