‘Be free from illusion and error… It’s the mind of emptiness and tranquility.’
Hui Neng
Morning Meditaton
Morning Meditation — One should not be afraid of rising thoughts.
‘One should not be afraid of rising thoughts but only of the delay in being aware of them.’
Master Hsu Yun
Morning meditation — Though some unwholesome deeds may not wound you.
‘Though some unwholesome deeds may not wound you immediately, still any effect from them will become manifest when the time comes’
Nagarjuna
Morning Meditation — If the hua tou (koan) is properly looked after.
‘If the hua tou (koan) is properly looked after, training will become easier and former habits will be brought automatically to an end.’
Master Hsu Yun
Morning meditation — The khandhas didn’t originate from chance.
‘The khandhas didn’t originate from chance, time, nature, intrinsic being, God or without cause, but from ignorant deeds and craving.’
Nagarjuna
Morning meditation: Those who cover the Buddha.
‘Those who cover the Buddha with concepts, will never reach Buddhahood.’
Everyday Buddhist
Morning meditation: The successive Buddhas and Patriarchs.
‘The successive Buddhas and Patriarchs were all seekers of the Way.’
Dôgen Zenji
Morning meditation: Absence of thought.
‘Absence of thought, always knowing, always awake.’
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