‘Wakeful without wandering,
The mind is tranquil yet bright.
All phenomena are real and eternal,
Profuse, yet of a single form.’
Niutou Farong
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma.
‘The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma is not the articulation of truth but the direct experience of it.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves.
‘By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves. In this way, awareness and wisdom are not separate; they are two aspects of the same practice, each deepening and supporting the other.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice.
‘Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice, as it trains the mind to stay grounded in reality rather than becoming lost in distraction or delusion.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanence) with the practice of patience.
‘When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanenc) with the practice of patience, we develop a profound equanimity. We recognise that whatever difficulties or challenges we face will also pass, just as all things do.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society.
‘Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society is that it’s in headlong flight from the truth of the human condition, from the fact that we all, without exception, are subject to old age, sickness and death.’
John Snelling
Morning meditation — As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object.
‘As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object. There is only just this, known without grasping, seen without separation. No drama. No statement. Not-one, not-two.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Just as a rock is not shaken by a storm, the wise are not affected by praise or blame.
‘The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings: ‘Do not associate with bad friends, do not associate with the worst of people. Associate with good friends, associate with the best of people.’
The Dhammapada
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