‘Whether we know it or not, this life is an abundant treasure house.’
Taizan Maezumi Roshi
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — Buddhist countries are no different to any other.
‘Buddhist countries are no different to any other — hatred is universal. We, of course, can make a difference. Worth giving it a try.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — All things are Buddha-things.
‘“All things are Buddha-things.” And why? Because what was preached by the Tathāgata, O Subhūti, as all things, that was preached as no-things; and therefore all things are called Buddha-things.’
Avalokiteshvara
Morning meditation —Our practice of what is meaningful.
‘Our practice of what is meaningful
May be definite or indefinite.
Our thoughts about giving things up,
And taking them on,
Are like stars.’
The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva
Morning meditation —Self-occurring wisdom is pure from the beginning.
‘Self-occurring wisdom is pure from the beginning.
It is free from habitual patterns,
Even those of the five inexplicables,
Just like a lotus is free from mud.
Use this to teach the way of enlightenment!’
The Tathagata
The Great Tantra of Vajrasattva
Morning meditation —We all have to learn the comfort of being ourselves.
‘We all have to learn the comfort of being ourselves — and not someone else.’
John Aske
Morning meditation — Whether directly or indirectly.
‘Whether directly or indirectly avoid doing anything which does not contribute to the welfare of others.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Our bodies do not belong to us.
‘Our bodies do not belong to us. They are the true activity of the life of the great universe.’
Dôgen Zenji
Buddhism now 