‘When awareness is cultivated, it has the power to shine a light on delusion, revealing it for what it is.’
Everyday Buddhism
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise.
‘In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise that the various elements of the path — generosity, skilful living, patience, energy, concentration, wisdom — are not separate steps but interconnected facets of the same jewel.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics.
‘In the Deer Park, the Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics—his former companions who had abandoned him when he renounced the path of extreme austerity. Initially sceptical of his newfound insights, they were won over by the clarity and depth of his teaching.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied.
‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’
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Morning meditation — When people prefer dukkha over awakening.
‘When people prefer dukkha over awakening, even the bodhisattvas are moved to tears.’
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Morning meditation — Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life.
‘Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life, the challenge remains the same: to step away from the distractions of the world, to face the restless mind, and to find the peace that comes from understanding the true nature of existence.’
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Morning meditation — The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation.
‘The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation: the cessation of suffering is possible. This state, known as Nirvana (Nibbana), is the extinguishing of craving, the ending of attachment, and the realisation of the unconditioned.’
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Morning meditation — Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent.
‘Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent—that everything arises and passes away according to causes and conditions. This understanding of impermanence is central to Buddhist practice, as it reveals the futility of clinging to constantly changing things.’
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