As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — When the mind no longer seeks to position itself.
‘When the mind no longer seeks to position itself in relation to reality — when it no longer needs to define itself as separate or unified.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Pali word atammayatā refers to a state of not taking anything as self.
‘The Pali word atammayatā refers to a state of not taking anything as self — it points to a mind that no longer identifies with any phenomena, mental or physical.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward.
‘When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward, a profound truth emerges: the mind is naturally luminous.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — The Buddha, without expounding the dharma.
‘The Buddha, without expounding the dharma, is always hearing the sound of the dharma. Without bringing thoughts into his mind, he is all the time enlightening the whole universe.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — Deep within this human flesh and bones.
‘Deep within this human flesh and bones, there are some kinds of instincts. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to appreciate the cooperation and kindness of others.’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — These days, fame — good name or bad name — comes through the media.
‘These days, fame — good name or bad name — comes through the media. What happens if a person is alone in a remote place and were to shout out in an attempt to bring fame?’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — Meditation is often mistaken for its techniques.
‘Meditation is often mistaken for its techniques — breath control, mantras, visualisations — yet true meditation is not something we ‘do’ but something we realise.’
Everyday Buddhist
Buddhism now 