‘If only beings would recognise their own true face as that of the Tathagata whom they so eagerly seek.’
Shen Hui
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — Everything is True nature.
‘Everything is True nature. If you apply effort to anything other than finding it, even the smallest amount is a waste.’
ManGong Sunim
Morning meditation — Anyone who knows that soy sauce is salty.
‘Anyone who knows that soy sauce is salty can practise Zen.’
ManGong Sunim
Morning meditation — Everyone has Buddha nature.
‘Everyone has Buddha nature but they cannot become Buddha because they do not understand themselves’
ManGong
Morning meditation — Sometimes our things cause us great aggravation.
‘We accumulate things because we need them, but sometimes our things cause us great aggravation.’
Beopjeong Sunim
Morning meditation — If one universally shines over all sentient beings.
‘Again I ask you, can you fully comprehend the Unmoving Ground you were originally endowed with before your parents gave birth to you? If you have understood, you walk hand in hand with all the Buddhas and Patriarchs of the three time-periods.’
Master Bojo
Morning meditation — Listening to a dharma talk is like walking on thin ice.
‘Listening to a dharma talk is like walking on thin ice; you must be very focused and sincere.’
ManGong
Morning meditation — A reasonably controlled lifestyle.
‘A reasonably controlled lifestyle is necessary for serious practice.’
Trevor Leggett
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