Buddhist Women on a Path of Spiritual Awakening
A Samaneri in September
“Although it is difficult to cross over the storm-swept sea of passion, those who live in accord with the well-taught Dhamma reach the other shore.” With great happiness, we would like to share with you the news of a samaneri ordination. On Sunday, September…
Friendship with the Lovely
Continuing on the theme of noble friendship, in the Upaddha Sutta, Half of the Holy Life, Samyutta Nikāya, 45.2, we read as follows: “Thus have I heard. On one occasion, the Blessed One was dwelling among the Sakyans in the town of Nāgaraka. Then…
"The fragrance of flowers or sandalwood blows only with the prevailing wind, but the fragrance of virtue pervades all directions."
~ Dhammapada Verse 54
~ Dhammapada Verse 54