‘In Zen Buddhism it is said that this is ‘the self prior to our parents’ birth’ or prior to the germination of any single thought.’
Katagiri Roshi
Chan / Seon / Zen
Morning meditation — When you Reflect on the Practice.
‘When you reflect on the practice of the ancients… Sometimes, while practising it is as easy as pushing a boat over ice. At other times it is as difficult as trying to drag a cow to a well.’
Kusan Sunim
Morning meditation: To Generate Bodhi-mind.
‘To generate bodhi-mind is to arouse the mind that vows to save all sentient beings.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
Morning meditation: As Long as You do not Understand.
‘As long as you do not understand the Way of Buddha, you think that practice is the result of the Way.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
Morning meditation: Are you Awake?
‘Zuigan would call to himself, “Are you awake?” Then answer, “Yes!”
Then he’d say, “Don’ t be fooled by others.”
And would answer, “No, no!”.’
Harada Sekkei Roshi
Morning meditation — The Truth Within.
‘Those who are able to realise the Truth within their own mind have sown the seed of Buddhahood.
Hui Neng
Morning meditation: The Way is Completely Present.
‘The way is completely present where you are.
The Supreme Teaching is Free.’
Dôgen Zenji
The Embossed Tea Kettle: Orate Gama and other works of Hakuin Zenji
For the first time, I realised the meaning of the words: ‘The eighteen great enlightenments of wonderful joy, and the little joys which are without number.’ In truth, I have not been deceived.
Zen Master Hakuin
Buddhism now 