‘In order to recognise the essential nature of the mind, we have to peel off different layers and clear away obscurations.’
Dalai Lama
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — We can’t meditate in only one posture.
‘We can’t meditate in only one posture. There are four postures for humans, standing, walking, sitting, and lying down.’
Ajahn Chah
Morning meditation —When practising Buddhist meditation.
‘When practising Buddhist meditation, best not to look for answers in words or actions.’
Zen Graffiti
Morning meditation — If only beings would recognise their own true face.
‘If only beings would recognise their own true face as that of the Tathagata whom they so eagerly seek.’
Shen Hui
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
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