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• Morning meditation — The only Way we can.

  By Buddhism Now on 29 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The only way we can be liberated, is through knowing it for ourselves, not through anyone else’s understanding.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation —When I feel fed up.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When I feel frustrated, exasperated or fed up, I use that opportunity for insight into the noble truth of suffering.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — What is Wholehearted Practice?

  By Buddhism Now on 27 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Dōgen asked the cook of Tiantong Monastery, ‘What is wholehearted practice?’ The cook replied, ‘Nothing in the entire universe is hidden.’

  Shohaku Okumura

• Morning meditation — In Functioning of the Essence of Mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In functioning of the Essence of Mind and in conversation with others, outwardly we should free ourselves from attachment to objects.

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — For just as Someone.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘For just as someone whose body is engulfed by fire finds no pleasure in desirable objects, it is impossible for the compassionate ones to be joyous when a sentient being is in pain…’

  Acharya Shantideva

• Morning meditation — What Buddha is.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Prajna is “What mind is”, Samadhi is “What Buddha is”. In practising Prajna and Samadhi, let each keep pace with the other.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — It’s Best to Look.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Instead of following other people’s spiritual guidance, it’s best to look to your own ordinary straightforward mind.’

  Bankei

• Morning Meditation: Hatred is Universal.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Hatred is universal. Better to live a harmless awakened life free from the duality of good and bad.’

  Everyday Buddhist

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