‘Prove it to the people who live in your home that you are master of yourself. This is a very good
practice.’
Thich Nhat Hanh
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures Numerous beyond count.
‘Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures
Numerous beyond count, and accomplishing the
Ocean of practices, like the six perfections,
Place all sentient beings, blind as cattle, on the
Path leading to knowledge, freedom, and joy.’
Yangchen Shepai Dorje
Morning meditation — If my heart is tormented by hatred.
‘If my heart is tormented by hatred, my mind will never be at peace. I will find neither joy nor wellbeing, neither sleep nor repose.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma.
‘Those who seek the Buddha and dharma outside of mind are all children of rich men who have forgotten where their homes are. When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma of your true nature, it is as if the lost child had come home.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — It is simply that when ordinary people hear a true discourse.
‘It is simply that when ordinary people hear a true discourse, because of their ignorance, there are a thousand variations and ten thousand distinctions. It’s like squinting your eyes to make one moon appear as two.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — May all those lost in the pain of jealousy.
‘May all those lost in the pain of jealousy find delight in the success of others’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we practise Buddhism.
‘‘When we practise Buddhism, we are doing what the Buddha did.’’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Morning meditation: Those who cover the Buddha with concepts.
‘Those who cover the Buddha with concepts, will never reach Buddhahood.’
Everyday Buddhist
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