Today is the new-moon Uposatha Day of the month of Māgasira. This day marks the passing of Venerable Moggallāna, one of the two chief disciples of the Buddha.

Venerable Moggallāna, renowned for his deep compassion, wisdom and extraordinary meditative abilities, has unique abilities to teach the Dhamma effectively to monks and lay people.

On this Uposatha day, let us recollect Ven. Moggallāna’s dedication to the Dhamma and his compassionate efforts to guide beings toward liberation.  It is a time to deepen our commitment to practice and cultivate mindfulness, to attain the highest form of wisdom and liberation.

Let us observe this auspicious day observing the Eight Precepts, engaging in meditation and reflecting on the noble qualities exemplified by this great disciple of the Buddha.