‘Dukkha becomes apparent when we sit with discomfort — physical or mental — and stop trying to escape it. We see how the mind’s attempts to fix or avoid discomfort only compound it.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — Tathāgata is not merely a title but a profound expression of the Buddha’s journey.
‘Thus, Tathāgata is not merely a title but a profound expression of the Buddha’s journey — his departure from delusion and his arrival at truth — serving as an inspiration for practitioners seeking ultimate awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Buddha frequently used language to convey deeper truths.
‘The Buddha frequently used language to convey deeper truths beyond conventional expression. These interpretations align with his teachings, illustrating the path of enlightenment, where ‘gone’ and ‘come’ represent two aspects of the same transcendent reality.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Tathāgata is a term used by Gautama Buddha to refer to himself.
‘Tathāgata is a term used by Gautama Buddha to refer to himself, carrying dual meanings that reflect both movement and transcendence. It can be interpreted as ‘‘one who has thus gone’’ or ‘‘one who has thus come’’.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Knowing Buddha means nothing else than knowing sentient beings.
‘Buddha-nature latent in you. Knowing Buddha means nothing else than knowing sentient beings, for the latter ignore that they are potential Buddhas, whereas a Buddha sees no difference between himself and other beings.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — Within our mind there is a Buddha.
‘Within our mind there is a Buddha, and that Buddha within is the real Buddha. If Buddha is not to be sought within our mind, where shall we find the real Buddha?’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — To experience the Buddha directly.
‘To experience the Buddha directly is to be fully present with what is, without clinging or resistance. It is to engage with the moment, each thought, each feeling, as an expression of the Dharma.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation – Accepting the moment “now”.
‘Accepting the moment “now”, nothing was gained and nothing was thrown away.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
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