‘When we begin to learn to meditate, we start by trying to still the mind and ‘‘fix’’ it on something. This, hopefully, begins to halt the rush of thoughts and ideas that pour through the mind, but it is still mind battling mind.’
John Aske
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — The perfections are not merely ideals to be admired.
‘The perfections are not merely ideals to be admired, but practices to be embodied in every aspect of our lives. They are the living expression of awakening, guiding us toward the realisation of our true nature.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Through the cultivation of generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom.
‘Through the cultivation of generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom, we transform not only ourselves but the world around us.
Each of these perfections is interconnected, supporting and enhancing the others.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When freed from selfishness our mind is.
‘When freed from selfishness our mind is the mind of Buddha — delusion is transformed into the four wisdoms of Buddha.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Acknowledge the experiences as they arise.
‘Acknowledge the experiences as they arise. They are the reality of the moment.
Buddhist meditation.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Often people say they are meditating.
‘Often people say they are meditating, but what they are really doing is thinking of nothing, and the mind is completely dull. I don’t think that is right meditation. It’s just increasing the dullness of the mind.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Morning meditation — Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change.
‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change — this is turning the negative into the positive.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — I often say we should think of our dharma practice as a hobby.
‘I often say we should think of our dharma practice as a hobby.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Buddhism now 