This sutta uses the metaphor of crossing a dangerous flood (ogha) to represent transcending samsara. The Buddha’s method—neither striving too hard nor being completely passive—illustrates the Middle Way.
Buddhism
Returning to the Essence
The true sangha, as the Buddha envisioned it, is a community of individuals committed to treading the path of liberation. Whether large or small, the role of the sangha is to support each other’s practice.
Morning Meditation — The beginning of this buddha-knowledge.
‘The beginning of this buddha-knowledge is the discovery of the wondrous law of the one mind.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Brahmaviharas by Ajahn Sumedho
Brahmaviharas (The Four Immeasurables): Equanimity, Loving Kindness, Compassion, and Sympathetic Joy.
Classic of Spiritual Flight
In dealing with others, fairness is paramount; in self-reflection, sincerity is crucial.
What is the Desire-Image Samadhi?
Although those who fear desire
Rack their brains seeking liberation from it,
It remains forever intrinsically pure.
Morning Meditation — Have you not heard.
‘Have you not heard that what comes in through the front gate is not the family treasure.’
Zen master Mumon
Buddhist teachings to investigate your experience, from Ajahn Sumedho.
Buddhist teachings to investigate your experience, from Ajahn Sumedho.
