‘A monk who does not direct his mind to external things is aware: My mind is not directed to external things.’
The Buddha
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — Truth is Beyond Words.
‘Truth is beyond words, but the Buddha used them to teach, to point out the truth.’
Lucid Exposition of the Middle Way
Morning Meditation: A Foundation of Buddhist Teachings.
‘To call something a foundation of Buddhist Teachings is only correct if firstly, it is a principle which aims at the extinction of Dukkha.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning meditation — Forty-eight Years!
‘Forty-eight years! 48 years! I’m all done with the ignorant and wise I am no hero My way to Nirvana is serene and peaceful.’
Zen master Tosotsu’s last poem in 1091
Morning meditation — Rest in the Uncreated.
‘Allow the mind to rest in the uncreated like for example the pouring of water into water. The mind should be allowed its own easy mental posture in its natural condition, clear vibrant.’
The Bardo Thödol
Morning Meditation: In One Instant.
‘In one instant infinite numbers of kalpas are realised.
There is no leaving, no coming, and no abiding.’
Kegon-kyo
Morning Meditation — The spiritual care.
‘The spiritual care of others is the gravest responsibility.’
John Snelling
Morning Meditation: Buddha Refused to have any Dealings.
‘Buddha refused to have any dealing with those things which don’t lead to the extinction of Dukkha.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Buddhism now 