At its heart, the Buddha’s teaching is profoundly simple, offering a clear path towards liberation.
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation – There is nothing to do but accept the present as-it-is.
‘There is nothing to do but accept the present as-it-is.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
Morning meditation — The phrase ‘‘non-duality’’ often carries dualistic overtones.
‘The phrase ‘‘non-duality’’ often carries dualistic overtones of its own. It can suggest a philosophical position in opposition to dualism—a sort of counter-stance that paradoxically reaffirms the very binary it seeks to overcome.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — As we engage with the Dharma.
‘As we engage with the Dharma, we come to see that our practice is not merely a means to an end but the very manifestation of the awakening we seek.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — To keep observing the nature of our thoughts generates a mind emptied of Dukkha.
‘To keep observing the nature of our thoughts generates a mind emptied of Dukkha, and so, is the very best knowledge there is. Through it we gain familiarity with the realization or awareness of emptiness.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning Meditation — Only one familiar with the observation of mind can really understand Dhamma.
‘The most essential meaning of the word ‘study’ is of the unceasing, dedicated observation and investigation of whatever arises in the mind, be it pleasant or unpleasant. Only one familiar with the observation of mind can really understand Dhamma.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning meditation — We can notice visual change and sound.
‘We establish loving-kindness with ourselves by not creating burdens out of what we have done in the past.’
Ajahn Sumedho
Morning meditation — As the mind becomes more refined through this practice.
As the mind becomes more refined through this practice, the veil of ignorance lifts, and one begins to perceive the truth of the Unconditioned.
Everyday Buddhism
