‘Just as any living beings depend on the great earth — so Bodhisattvas are all upheld by the perfection of wisdom.’
The Buddha
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — All Buddha’s teachings.
‘All Buddha’s teachings end up here.’
Zen Graffiti
Morning meditation — I warn you not to use those exercises for meditation.
‘I warn you not to use those exercises for meditation on quietude or for keeping the mind a blank.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — I can’t do anything about it.
‘When you say, “Another delusion! I can’t do anything about it.” You are giving these delusions wheels, aren’t you?’
Motoko Ikebe
Morning meditation — Comprehending form, not taking a stand in formlessness.
‘Comprehending form, not taking a stand in formlessness, those in cessation [nirvana] have left death behind.’
The Buddha
Itivuttaka Sutra
Morning meditation — In my teaching discrimination does not take place.
‘In my teaching discrimination does not take place.’
The Buddha
Morning meditation — When thinking stops.
‘When thinking stops, we must be right there with what is happening.’
Bhante Bodhidhamma
Morning meditation — If you think meditation is boring.
‘If you think meditation is boring, then you’re just thinking.’
Zen Graffiti
