The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas
Buddhism
Morning Meditation — From time to time, whether standing or sitting, moving or resting.
‘From time to time, whether standing or sitting, moving or resting, test whether you have lost the right spirit or not. This is the way of the true discipline of the wise and holy ones of past and present.’
Zen Master Hakuin
The Bodhisattva Cult and a Newly Rediscovered Masterpiece of Pala Buddhist Art.
Bodhisattva known variously as Lokanatha (Savior of the World), Lokeshvara (Lord of the World) or the overarching Avalokiteshvara.
Morning Meditation — There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness.
‘There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness and purity. This is why it is said that the one who comes to meditate truly and correctly, must sit facing the innermost sanctuary of truth.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Reading a sutra by moonlight.
The sun rises, the moon sets—when will it ever be fully understood?
Morning Meditation — In the Mahavairocana-abhisambodhi Sutra it says.
‘In the Mahavairocana-abhisambodhi Sutra (Dainichi Sutra) it says: ‘For the absolute truth one must know one’s own self.’ But no one today pays any attention to that.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning Meditation — Whether one goes on or returns.
‘Whether one goes on or returns, there is no “elsewhere”. The very body he has is, indeed, Buddha.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Look at the image of Fudo, by Hakuin Zenji.
The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas
