In dealing with others, fairness is paramount; in self-reflection, sincerity is crucial.
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — According to legend, Maitreya (the next Buddha).
‘According to legend, Maitreya (the next Buddha) will appear when the future ends.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — I cannot tolerate much suffering.
‘Q: I cannot tolerate much suffering.
A: Anger is one of the cause of suffering — why not stop being angry?’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Here in this moment.
‘Here in this moment we know whether we feel good or not, whether we’re suffering or not.’
Diana St Ruth
Morning meditation — Those who think ‘this is me’.
‘Those who think ‘‘this is me’’, ‘‘this is mine’’, are on the path of suffering.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — A reasonably controlled lifestyle.
‘A reasonably controlled lifestyle is necessary for serious practice.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — Buddhist countries are no different to any other.
‘Buddhist countries are no different to any other — hatred is universal. We, of course, can make a difference. Worth giving it a try.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Try doing a job, any job.
‘Try doing a job, any job, without thinking about the job itself or anything else besides.
Simply stay with the body.’
Everyday Buddhism