‘Luminous, monks, is the mind. And it is freed from incoming defilements. The well-instructed disciple of the noble ones discerns that as it actually is present.’
Bassui Tokushō
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated.
‘The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated. These truths about the nature of reality — impermanence, suffering, and not-self — are at the core of the Buddha’s teaching enlightenment.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — That is what is called peace.
‘You must neither postulate a mind, nor try to compel a state of peace. That is what is called peace.’
Zen Master Niutou
Morning Meditaton — Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing.
‘Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing. In the ear, hearing. In the nose, smelling; in the mouth, tasting. In the feet, walking.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning meditation — One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice.
‘One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice is to go beyond the need for names and descriptions, for these are the tools of thought, not of awareness.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Those who are able to realise the Truth.
‘Those who are able to realise the Truth within their own mind have sown the seed of Buddhahood.’
Hui Neng
Evening meditation — Within not-self.
‘Within not-self, there is no duality; this is the meaning of not-self.’
Dao Sheng
Morning meditation — The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings.
‘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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