Daily Words of the Buddha for September 19, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for September 19, 2017 — anamatagga — without beginning or end, epithet of saṃsāra “whose beginning and end are alike unthinkable”

Yo ca vassasataṃ jīve
dussīlo asamāhito
ekāhaṃ jīvitaṃ seyyo
sīlavantassa jhāyino.

Better it is to live
one day virtuous and meditative
than to live a hundred years
immoral and uncontrolled.

Dhammapada 8.110
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

New Moon in Virgo – Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:30am EST

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As you emerge from the tunnel which was Mercury retrograde and eclipse season, you arrive at the New Moon in Virgo. The Universe has left a light on for you, and the path ahead appears warm and inviting. There are breakthroughs which open up a myriad of options before you; do you sit tight, or do you embrace the changes which are happening? It is now possible at this New Moon to see more clearly and make informed decisions in a realistic manner. You are keeping your hopes and dreams in mind as you do this, and in spite of dramatic changes which are underway, you have a tranquil feeling inside.

The Universe is working its magic, and, between this New Moon, and the next NewMoon, on October 19, you will have what you need and there will be great reason to celebrate. New bonds are being formed, perhaps…

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Tarot Contemplation – Strength

Love ought to be going well.  If you’re committed, this is very likely to be a strong relationship that is mutually supportive and beneficial.  If you’re looking for someone, this is a much better-than-average time to meet people.  You ought to be in a self-confident phase, so get out and mingle.  You might be very pleasantly surprised by how things work out.  Money ought to be in a positive cycle.  Be sure to save some, even if it’s only a little and even if you’ve been doing without for quite some time and feel a desperate need to treat yourself or the people that you care about.  You may actually be getting ready to purchase a home or other big-ticket item.  Don’t borrow more than you can comfortably repay.

Daily Words of the Buddha for September 18, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for September 18, 2017 — upasama — stillness, calm

Apādakehi me mettaṃ,
mettaṃ dvipādakehi me;
catuppadehi me mettaṃ,
mettaṃ bahuppadehi me.

I have love for the footless,
for the bipeds too I have love;
I have love for those with four feet,
for the many-footed I have love.

Aṅguttara Nikāya 4.67
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Health:  How To Put Coconut Oil In Your Hair To Prevent It From Going Gray , Thinning Or Falling Out – Healthy Solution Team

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Tarot Contemplation – Temperance

Aim high, but don’t have expectations of yourself or others that you or they can’t possibly meet.  Do your work with patience and with stamina and it will pay off for you in the long run.  Your accomplishments will not be overlooked.  Often, before you can really have peace and wisdom in your relationships, you need to have peace within yourself.  Look at what you feel guilty about, mistakes that you feel you’ve made in your past.  Then forgive yourself and let them go.  It’s the only way you can truly make progress.  There is likely to be a good balance between what is going out and what is coming in.  However, if you need to increase or collect your earnings, you are going to have to ask for what you deserve.  Have courage and pride, and you will not fail.

Daily Words of the Buddha for September 17, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for September 17, 2017 — anārambha — the exertionless

Māvamaññetha pāpassa, “Na mantaṃ āgamissati.”
Udabindunipātena, udakumbhopi pūrati.
Bālo pūrati pāpassa, thokaṃ thokampi ācinaṃ.

Think not lightly of evil, saying, “It will not come to me.”
Drop by drop is the water pot filled.
Likewise, the fool, gathering it little by little,
fills oneself with evil.

Dhammapada 9.121
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Tarot Contemplation – The Sun

When the Sun card appears, it is a sign that soon you are likely to find yourself feeling more free than you have in a while, perhaps years.  This is a great time to take a vacation and to experience different things.  The Sun is about vitality, freedom, joy and self-expression.  Things in general are very likely to be going very well for you.  However, even though finances are likely to be in good shape when this card appears, that does not mean that you lose focus on what is truly important in life, and money is not very high on that list. This is a good time to socialize, to meet new people and to get out and about. You are very likely to be able to see the truth with a capital “T” about life, which is that there is a great deal of beauty, joy and happiness to be found in this life, if you are looking hard enough and in the right places.  Spread this very important message.  This is a great time to try different spiritual approaches on for size to see if any of them work for you.

Daily Words of the Buddha for September 16, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for September 16, 2017 — atituṭṭhi — extreme joy

Yo sahassaṃ sahassena
saṅgāme mānuse jine,
ekañca jeyyamattānaṃ
sa ve saṅgāmajuttamo.

Though one may conquer
a thousand times a thousand people in battle,
yet one indeed is the noblest victor
who conquers oneself.

Dhammapada 10.103
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

The Buddhic Mind

Happy novice Buddhist monk looking out the window at Indian village monastery in Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma).

“Calmness of mind does not mean you should stop your activity. Real calmness should be found in activity itself. We say, “It is easy to have calmness in inactivity, it is hard to have calmness in activity, but calmness in activity is true calmness.”

― Shunryu Suzuki

 

Source:  Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

Tarot Contemplation – The Star

When the Star appears, you are likely to find yourself feeling rather inspired.  You will be feeling more hopeful about the future and more confident that your needs — whether these are emotional or financial needs, or both — will be met.  This is also a very spiritual card.  You may find yourself for a time feeling at one with all of creation.  Savor it.  This card is a definite good omen.  You are probably already inclined to be thinking positively; this is a time to do so specifically.  What are the changes that you would like to make or see in your life?  Make a list.  You can accomplish nearly anything that you set out to do now.  Think big.  You are so in touch with your spirituality now that this is a great time for you to reach out to others, and to share your wisdom and your joy.  Your efforts in doing so will be repaid many times over.  The world needs your light and your happiness.  Make a point to let it shine.

Daily Words of the Buddha for September 15, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for September 15, 2017 — ajjavatā — straight forwardness, integrity, honesty

Santaṃ tassa manaṃ hoti, santā vācā,
ca kamma ca, sammadaññā,
vimuttassa, upasantassa tādino.

Calm is one’s thought, calm one’s speech,
and calm one’s deed, who, truly knowing,
is wholly freed, perfectly tranquil and wise.

Dhammapada 7.96
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita