FULL MOON – Responsibility
Published November 11, 2019 06:00
As iron is destroyed by the rust it produces,
so those who perform evil are ... 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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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 November 11, 2019 06:00
As iron is destroyed by the rust it produces,
so those who perform evil are ... Read more
Published October 13, 2019 06:00
Those who speak much
are not necessarily possessed of wisdom.
The wise can be seen
to be at peace with life
and free ... Read more
Published September 13, 2019 06:00
Strength of patience
is the might of noble beings;
they can be shackled,
endure verbal abuse and beatings,
... Read more
Published August 15, 2019 06:00
Having performed a wholesome act
it is good to repeat it.
Enjoy the pleasure of its memory.
The fruit of goodness is ... Read more
Published July 16, 2019 06:00
Avoid speaking harshly to others;
harsh speech prompts retaliation.
Those hurt by your words may hurt ... Read more
Published June 17, 2019 06:10
Gradually, gradually,
a moment at a time,
the wise remove their own impurities
as a goldsmith removes the ... Read more
Published May 18, 2019 06:00
As many garlands can be made
from a heap of flowers,
so too much that is wholesome can be done
... Read more
Published April 19, 2019 06:00
It is good to be restrained in body.
It is good to be restrained in speech.
It is good to be restrained in mind. ... Read more
Published March 20, 2019 06:00
For many lives I have wandered
looking for, but not finding,
the house-builder who caused my suffering.
But ... Read more
Published February 19, 2019 06:00
Like a fish which on being dragged
from its home in the water
and tossed on dry land
will ... Read more