‘When the mind is agitated, that is the right time to cultivate the enlightenment-factors of tranquillity, concentration, equanimity’
The Buddha
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — True nature can be found only.
‘True nature can be found only “before thinking” because the “before thinking” world contains existence and is complete.’
ManGong
Morning meditation — The problem is when we.
‘The problem is when we try to articulate reality.’
Zen Graffiti
Afternoon Meditaton — Have you eaten breakfast?
A monk said to Joshu: ‘I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.’
Joshu said, `Have you eaten breakfast?’
The monk said, `Yes, I have.’
`Then wash your bowls and put them away,’ said Joshu.
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning Meditaton — The strength of our vows.
‘The strength of our vows will depend upon our compassion.’
Zen Master Torei Enji
Morning meditation — I declare that the heart’s release.
‘I declare that the heart’s release by sympathetic joy has the sphere of infinite consciousness for its excellence.’
The Buddha
Morning meditation — The other type of love and compassion arises.
‘The other type of love and compassion arises when one realises that others are human beings, sentient beings “just like me”.’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — Awareness is aware of doubts.
‘Awareness is aware of doubts about our ability to meditate, about our doubts about being aware!’
Ajahn Sumedho
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