‘Even though our practices may have brought no results so far, we should not forget our seeds of goodness which can mature into superior conditions.’
Chinul Sunim
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — The Buddha Gate.
‘The precepts are a shortcut for entering the Buddha gate.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Ultimate Meaning.
‘‘The Buddha is always present so it is always the right dharma age. This is the teaching of ultimate meaning.’
Exposition of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Morning meditation — Again Questioning.
‘Dogen is again questioning: What is moving and not-moving?’
Shohaku Okumura
Morning meditation — Not from Buddha.
‘Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha, whereas those who seek from the Buddha and not from mind are fools!’
Zen Master Hui Hai
Morning meditation — The Buddha Way.
‘The Buddha Way is boundless, and its accomplishment and actualisation goes on endlessly.’
Taizan Maezumi Roshi
Morning meditation — Comfort of Being.
‘We all have to learn the comfort of being ourselves — and not someone else.’
John Aske
Morning meditation — Overcoming Selfishness.
‘Emphasis is placed on overcoming selfishness — the thought that cherishes one’s own welfare while being indifferent to that of others.’
Dalai Lama
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