‘If we are constantly following what others say and think, we never live our own lives.’
Diana St Ruth
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — Keep a constant eye on our own faults.
‘Provided we keep a constant eye on our own faults, We cannot go astray from the right path.’
Hui Neng
Evening meditation: It’s no use putting meditation.
‘It’s no use putting Buddhist meditation on your “to do” list.’
Zen Graffiti
Morning meditation — Avoid a teacher whose heart.
‘Avoid a teacher whose heart is set on worldly fame or possessions.’
Gampopa
Morning meditation — Avoid earning your living in a way.
‘Avoid earning your living in a way that involves deceit or theft.’
Gampopa
Morning meditation — When things Happen.
‘When things happen make no response: keep your mind from dwelling on anything whatsoever.’
Zen Master Hui Hai
Morning Meditation: Busy mind has trouble thinking things through.
‘Busy mind has trouble thinking things through and confuses things. Giving us an idea of how important it is to use wisdom in our work.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning meditation — Avoid those who are harmful.
‘Avoid those who are harmful to your peace of mind and insight.’
Gampopa
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