‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change — this is turning the negative into the positive.’
Everyday Buddhism
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states.
‘Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states of tranquillity and clarity. As awareness deepens, the mind becomes less prone to agitation and restlessness. This focused stability creates the conditions for prajñā (wisdom) to arise.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges.
‘The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges with acceptance rather than resistance. It teaches us to let go of our reactive tendencies — anger, frustration, or resentment — and instead, respond with understanding and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy.
‘Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy or enthusiastic effort. It is the driving force that sustains our Buddhist practice, propelling us forward on the path to awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm.
‘When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm. The practice of śīla aligns our actions with this understanding, helping us to act in ways that reduce suffering and promote wellbeing for ourselves and others.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teaching of the raft offers a profound reminder.
‘The Buddha’s teaching of the raft offers a profound reminder of the importance of non-attachment in the spiritual journey. His metaphor serves as a practical guide for using the Dhamma effectively.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — From the birth and death of stars to the rise and fall of empires.
‘From the birth and death of stars to the rise and fall of empires, from the smallest atom to the grandest mountains, all phenomena arise, exist for a time, and then dissolve.
To deny this truth is to remain bound by illusion.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — It requires a deep willingness to let go of our most cherished assumptions.
‘It requires a deep willingness to let go of our most cherished assumptions about who we are. The self, though an illusion, feels very real, and its dissolution can evoke fear and resistance.’
Everyday Buddhism
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