‘Deep existence is beyond forms, wisdom illuminates the inside of the circle. Inside the circle the self vanishes, neither existent nor nonexistent.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Buddhist Insights
Morning Meditation — Those who are following the Way.
‘Those who are following the Way should behave like a log drifting along a stream. If the log is neither held by the banks, nor seized by men, nor obstructed by the gods, nor kept in the whirlpool, I assure you that this log will reach the ocean.’
Buddha
Sutra in 42 Sections
Morning Meditation — Those who follow the Way are like warriors.
‘Those who follow the Way are like warriors who fight single-handed with a multitude of foes.’
Buddha
Sutra in 42 Sections
Morning Meditation — Nothing is gained by speaking.
‘The motto for becoming genuine: nothing is gained by speaking. The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate of nonduality.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Morning meditation — When we see the goodness or the badness of other people.
‘When we see the goodness or the badness of other people we are not attracted by it, nor repelled by it, nor attached to it; so that our attitude of mind is as void as space. In this way, we say our mind is great.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — If intense cold strikes not to the bone.
‘If intense cold strikes not to the bone, how can plum blossom be fragrant?’
Huang Po
Morning meditation — When mental processes arise.
‘When mental processes arise, all dharmas [things] spring forth; when mental processes cease, all dharmas cease likewise.’
The Buddha
Morning meditation — When alone check your mind.
‘When alone check your mind. When in company watch your mouth.’
Atisa Dipamkara
Buddhism now 