Dōgen asked the cook of Tiantong Monastery, ‘What is wholehearted practice?’ The cook replied, ‘Nothing in the entire universe is hidden.’
Shohaku Okumura
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — In Functioning of the Essence of Mind.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘Hatred is universal. Better to live a harmless awakened life free from the duality of good and bad.’
Everyday Buddhist
Morning Meditation: At Every Moment.
‘At every moment, where language can’t go, that’s your mind.’
Bodhidharma
Morning meditation — A Treader of the Path.
‘A treader of the Path should do away with all thoughts, good as well as evil ones.’
Hui Neng
Buddhism now 