Buddhist Insights

Morning meditation — A Good Practice.

‘Prove it to the people who live in your home that you are master of yourself. This is a very good
practice.’

Thich Nhat Hanh

‘Activities are without essence… Between meditation sessions, learn to control in this way all thoughts arising from the three poisons.’

Words of my Perfect Teacher

‘Non-attachment is a natural state; it isn’t some refined state that depends on other conditions.’

Ajahn Sumedho

Buddhism has plenty of antidotes. Try this for over thinking — be aware of the many times you’re not thinking. This will blossom into full awareness.

Everyday Buddhism

‘If we don’t search for the root but grasp at appearances and search outside, we’ll become the laughing stock of the wise.’

Chinul Sunim

‘Build the Mandala inside yourself.’

Lama Chime Rinpoche

‘Zazen is an activity that is an extension of the universe. Zazen is not the life of an individual, it’s the universe that’s breathing.’

Dôgen Zenji

‘Do not let the word “emptiness” delude you — just because there’s no self, it doesn’t mean there is no Buddha.’

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