‘Learned Audience, those who recite the word ‘Prajna’ the whole day long do not seem to know that Prajna is inherent in their own nature. But mere talking on food will not appease hunger, and this is exactly the case with these people.’
Hui Neng
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — Our very nature is Buddha.
‘Our very nature is Buddha, and apart from this nature there is no other Buddha.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — Attachment operates as wanting something or wanting more.
‘Attachment operates as wanting something or wanting more. And anger is also wanting—wanting to reject, wanting to put off. So, according to Buddhism, both of these two emotions are undesirable.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Morning meditation — You should know that so far as Buddha-nature is concerned.
‘You should know that so far as Buddha-nature is concerned, there is no difference between an enlightened man and an ignorant one. What makes the difference is that one realises it, while the other is ignorant of it.’
Hui Neng
Morning meditation — The Eightfold Path is really just awareness.
‘The Eightfold Path is really just awareness. Awareness is the path, and the eight parts are more or less positions for reflection.’
Ajahn Sumedho
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are not abstract doctrines.
‘The Buddha’s teachings are not abstract doctrines but practical guides for awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — So when facing difficulties.
‘So when facing difficulties, sometimes just thinking of the phrase ‘‘everything is subject to change’’ will give strength to my mind.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
Morning meditation — What remains when the striving ceases?
‘What remains when the striving ceases? This is not a question to be answered, but to be realised.’
Zen Master Niutou
