‘Q: How do we get rid of self.
Chime Rinpoche: You never had one in the first place.’
Lama Chime Rinpoche
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — A static condition is not the right zazen.
‘A static condition is not the right zazen.’
Rindo Fujimoto Roshi
Morning meditation – The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience.
‘The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience and understanding.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we cling to a fixed idea of self.
‘When we cling to a fixed idea of self, we set ourselves in opposition to the natural flow of life. But when we embrace impermanence, we align ourselves with reality, and in doing so, we find peace.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Being a Buddhist is not something special.
‘Being a Buddhist is not something special just be yourself, totally yourself.’
Zen Graffiti
Morning meditation — One of the most liberating aspects of Buddhist practice.
‘One of the most liberating aspects of Buddhist practice is the acceptance of impermanence. Understanding that all things are in a state of constant change allows us to let go of our rigid attachment to form and identity.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — May all those drowning in delusion.
‘May all those drowning in delusion find the peace and safety of the further shore.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Don’t hate the arising of thoughts.
‘Don’t hate the arising of thoughts or stop the thoughts that arise. Just realise that our original mind is beyond thought.’
Bankei
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