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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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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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NEW MOON – Remorse

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


FULL MOON - Ease

Published June 12, 2014 07:30


More than a thief,
more than an enemy,
a misdirected heart
brings one to harm.

Dhammapada v.42

A misdirected heart leads us ... Read more


NEW MOON – Harmony

Published May 28, 2014 07:30


Like the bamboo which destroys itself as it bears fruit,
so fools harm themselves by holding to wrong views
and deriding ... Read more



NEW MOON – Appearances

Published April 28, 2014 19:04

As a beautiful flower
with a delightful fragrance is pleasing,
so is wise and lovely speech
when matched with right ... Read more


FULL MOON – Quality Being

Published April 14, 2014 19:04

One who refrains from causing harm
by way of body, speech or mind,
can be called a great being.

Dhammapada v. 391

... Read more


NEW MOON – Equanimity

Published March 30, 2014 19:05

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

Dhammapada v. 197

Usually we equate ... Read more


FULL MOON – Nourishment

Published March 15, 2014 18:05

Tasting the flavour of solitude
and the nectar of peace,
those who drink the joy
that is the essence of reality
abide ... Read more


NEW MOON – The World

Published February 28, 2014 18:06

I call them the peaceful ones,
who are calm in body,
in speech and in mind,
and who are thoroughly purged
of all worldly ... Read more