‘What is subject to change is illusion; what can’t be changed is reality.’
Kusan Sunim
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — The Four Stages as described.
‘The Four Stages as described in the Pali Canon are reflective teachings aimed at getting perspective on our own experience.’
Ajahn Sumedho
Morning meditation — People today are starving for spiritual practice.
‘People today are starving for spiritual practice. When they want to hear, even a few words will convey the dharma NO NEED TO SHOUT.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself.
‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When there is no self.
‘When there is no self there is nothing that is not self.’
Zen master Iida Toin
Morning meditation — Buddha’s description of suffering is not meant to evoke pessimism.
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation: This is the other extreme.
‘Everything exists — this is one extreme. Nothing exists — this is the other extreme. Avoiding both, the Tathagata teaches the Middle Way.’
Samyutta Nikaya
Morning meditation — How can plum blossom be fragrant?
‘If intense cold strikes not to the bone, how can plum blossom be fragrant?’
Huang Po
