‘Comprehending form, not taking a stand in formlessness, those in cessation [nirvana] have left death behind.’
The Buddha
Itivuttaka Sutra
Buddhist Insights
Morning meditation — In my teaching discrimination does not take place.
‘In my teaching discrimination does not take place.’
The Buddha
Morning meditation — When thinking stops.
‘When thinking stops, we must be right there with what is happening.’
Bhante Bodhidhamma
Morning meditation — If you think meditation is boring.
‘If you think meditation is boring, then you’re just thinking.’
Zen Graffiti
Morning Meditation — Open your eyes and look!
‘Open your eyes and look! What is Shakyamuni? And what are we? We shall see the inexpressible mind-nature, enlightened and complete calm, seeing nothing, doing nothing.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — We cannot see our next rebirth.
‘What comes after death is not clear to us right now, because we cannot see our next rebirth.’
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Morning meditation — The aim of spiritual practice is to become.
‘The aim of spiritual practice is to become the friend of all beings, concerned about them and ready and able to help them.’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — One develops compassion for the beings in Samsara.
‘One develops compassion for the beings in Samsara, avoids defilement and rejoices in virtue.’
Acharya Shantideva
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