The full moon is one of the most sacred times in the Buddhist calendar.
Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, was born on a full moon. His renunciation was on a full moon day. He became enlightened on a full moon and finally left his human form under a full moon.
So, it makes sense that in Buddhism, we revere the full moon as sacred. It is seen as an auspicious period filled with an abundance of spiritual energy. And, as in the Buddha’s case, the precise kind of energy that causes transformation.
This month's full moon is in Libra. Libra's are known for their commitment to being bound to those they are in relationship with.
In the words of Chani Nicholas, we are bound to each other in ways that are bafflingly delicate and astoundingly sturdy. Holding the keys to one another’s success. Having the capacity to uplift or deny the profound beauty and wonder that we each contain.
We make or break the bonds that foster our unfolding. Sabotage or solidify the connections that can carry us through the difficulties we will surely face. Finding ways to gracefully or ungraciously respond to the challenges that come with all manner of coupling.
We are a part of one another’s greatest joys and most gruesome tragedies. The heroines and heros of each other’s plot lines. The villains and monsters. We go down with the ship of our collective or find ways through the choppy waters by working together.
We cannot un-need each other.
I've been a practitioner of Buddhist meditation for over two decades and an avid journal writing devotee for much longer.
Join me this month for a guided meditation, some journaling, and lots of connection as we honor the moon + consider some resonate Buddhist teachings as a pairing.
Sera