‘With thoughts clear, sitting silently, wander into the centre of the circle of wonder. This is how you must penetrate and study.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Chan / Seon / Zen
Morning meditation — Whoever perceives that all characteristics.
‘Whoever perceives that all characteristics are in fact no-characteristics perceives the Tathagata.’
Diamond Sutra.
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — After practising meditation for a while.
‘After practising meditation for a while, we must enter the state of no-self.
Beopjeong Sunim
Morning meditation — When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma.
‘When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma of your true nature, it is as if the lost child had come home.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Consciousness clings to many forms.
‘Consciousness clings to many forms.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Give birth to the mind.
‘Give birth to the mind which has no dwelling place.’
Bassui Tokushō
Afternoon meditation — Those who seek the Buddha and dharma.
‘Those who seek the Buddha and dharma outside of mind are all children of rich men who have forgotten where their homes are.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning Meditation — Very naturally mind and dharmas emerge.
‘Very naturally mind and dharmas emerge and harmonise.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Buddhism now 