‘If you see into your true nature, upon forgetting thoughts and imaginings, you will turn the karma of ignorance into the great sea of liberation’
Bassui Tokushō
Chan / Seon / Zen
Morning meditation — What is the essential meaning of Buddhism?
‘A monk asked, “What is the essential meaning of Buddhism?”
Mazu said, “What is the meaning of this moment?”’
Mazu Daoyi
Morning meditation — There’s probably nothing more beautiful.
‘There’s probably nothing more beautiful in this world than people relying on and trusting one another.’
Beopjeong Sunim
Morning meditation — All of you!
‘All of you! If you want to return to your homes, simply wake up to your true nature.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Make a thorough study of the Buddha Dharma.
‘Nan-yüan said, ‘‘Make a thorough study of the Buddha Dharma, and broadly benefit the world.’’’
Nan-yüan
Morning meditation — To free oneself from bondage is easy.
‘To free oneself from bondage is easy, but the way of freedom is difficult.’
Kyōshō
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — When you know it [habit] as illusion.
‘When you know it [habit] as illusion, you are at that moment separate from it and have no need for any expedient means.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — There is no need to have any special attitude.
‘There is no need to have any special attitude while drinking tea except one of thankfulness.’
Popchong Sunim
Buddhism now 