‘Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’ will know everything, will have the experience all Buddhas have had, and attain Buddhahood.’
Hui Neng
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied.
‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When people prefer dukkha over awakening.
‘When people prefer dukkha over awakening, even the bodhisattvas are moved to tears.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — To know our mind is to obtain liberation.
‘To know our mind is to obtain liberation. To obtain liberation is to attain Samadhi of Prajna, which is ‘thoughtlessness’. What is ‘thoughtlessness’? ‘Thoughtlessness’ is to see and to know all Dharmas (things) with a mind free from attachment.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — Should we introspect our mind with real Prajna.
‘Should we introspect our mind with real Prajna, all erroneous views would be vanquished in a moment, and as soon as we know the Essence of Mind we arrive immediately at the Buddha stage.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — Learned Audience, without enlightenment.
‘Learned Audience, without enlightenment there would be no difference between a Buddha and other living beings; while a gleam of enlightenment is enough to make any living being the equal of a Buddha.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life.
‘Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life, the challenge remains the same: to step away from the distractions of the world, to face the restless mind, and to find the peace that comes from understanding the true nature of existence.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation.
‘The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation: the cessation of suffering is possible. This state, known as Nirvana (Nibbana), is the extinguishing of craving, the ending of attachment, and the realisation of the unconditioned.’
Everyday Buddhism
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