Asked why he wore such a large hat, Zen master Huang Po replied, ‘because it has to cover the myriad worlds.’
Huang Po
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — How can one cultivate a path to liberation.
‘How can one cultivate a path to liberation when the idea of a ‘self’ progressing along such a path is, according to the Buddha, fundamentally delusional?’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The cessation of suffering.
‘The cessation of suffering is not simply the result of following a methodical path; it is a truth that can be directly realised through wisdom.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom.
‘The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we can’t wait for other people to honour us.
‘When we can’t wait for other people to honour us, we tend to put robes of honour on ourselves.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation: Today is Rohatsu – the Zen Buddhist day celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment.
‘Then the practice will naturally ripen and gradually you will enter wonderful states. If you practise in such a way for a very long time, then you will surely realise great awakening.’
Zen Buddhism
Morning meditation — In the absence of self, the Buddha within.
‘In the absence of self, the Buddha within is not diminished; rather, it shines forth unobstructed, like the sun emerging from behind clouds.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The enlightenment in which you see your true mind.
‘The enlightenment in which you see your true mind and realise your true nature is transmitted outside of the scriptures; it is not based on names and words.’
Bassui Tokushō
Buddhism now 