Jendhamuni in the garden on October 2, 2025.
What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives? – E.M. Forster
My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature. – Claude Monet
It is important to examine your actions very closely. Particularly with minor negative actions, we do not see what the results will be immediately, but it is certain that those actions will mature and that we will have to experience the result. Enlightened beings can see this very clearly. For them even the most minute negative action is like a speck of dust in one’s eye – one has to get rid of it immediately. We ordinary beings, on the other hand, are unable to see the consequences of our actions. We are unaware of our minor deeds and lose track of them like an arrow shot into a thick forest. We act without understanding where our actions will lead. But if we had the vision of an enlightened being, we would see that even the minutest action has a result. ~ Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Life is full of blessings we take for granted. Yet so often we dwell on what we don’t have. Appreciate what you already have and be grateful. ― Napz Cherub Pellazo
Jendhamuni at the Peace Pagoda Lotus Pond on October 5, 2025.
“When the mind is silent like a lake the lotus blossoms.” ~Amit Ray
“Make your heart like a lake with a calm, still surface and great depths of kindness.” ~Lao Tzu
Verse 205: Having had the taste of solitude and the taste of Perfect Peace of Nibbana, one who drinks in the joy of the essence of the Dhamma is free from fear and evil.
The Story of Thera Tissa
The Buddha uttered Verse (205) of this book at Vesali, with reference to Thera Tissa.
When the Buddha declared that in four months’ time he would realize parinibbana, many puthujjana bhikkhus were apprehensive. They were at a loss and did not know what to do, and so they kept close to the Buddha. But Thera Tissa, having resolved that he would attain arahatship in the life-time of the Buddha did not go to him, but left for a secluded place to practise meditation. Other bhikkhus, not understanding his behaviour, took him to the Buddha and said, “Venerable Sir, this bhikkhu does not seem to cherish and honour you; he only keeps to himself instead of coming to your presence.” Thera Tissa then explained to them that he was striving hard to attain arahatship before the Buddha realized parinibbana, and that was the only reason why he had not come to see the Buddha.
Having heard his explanation, the Buddha said to the bhikkhus, “Bhikkhus! Those who love and respect me should act like Tissa. You are not paying homage to me by just offering me flowers, perfumes and incense. You pay homage to me only by practising the Lokuttara Dhamma, i.e., Insight Meditation.” Continue reading
Squirrels have four front teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives, at a rate of about six inches (15 cm) per year. This helps their incisors endure the seemingly incessant gnawing, otherwise they’d quickly run out of teeth. ~ Treehugger
