‘Any person who lacks compassion, is hateful, has a very strong force of attachment, has no knowledge of the three trainings, and who boasts about the little knowledge that he does have, should not be taken on as a Tantric master.’
Dalai Lama
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise.
‘In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise that the various elements of the path — generosity, skilful living, patience, energy, concentration, wisdom — are not separate steps but interconnected facets of the same jewel.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.
‘Don’t let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated; let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.’
Words of my Perfect Teacher
Morning meditation — Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone.
‘Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone It’s because of the delusion under which our mind works that we fail to realise it ourselves.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics.
‘In the Deer Park, the Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics—his former companions who had abandoned him when he renounced the path of extreme austerity. Initially sceptical of his newfound insights, they were won over by the clarity and depth of his teaching.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’.
‘Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’ will know everything, will have the experience all Buddhas have had, and attain Buddhahood.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied.
‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When people prefer dukkha over awakening.
‘When people prefer dukkha over awakening, even the bodhisattvas are moved to tears.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddhism now 