‘The Pali word atammayatā refers to a state of not taking anything as self — it points to a mind that no longer identifies with any phenomena, mental or physical.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward.
‘When we sit in stillness and turn our attention inward, a profound truth emerges: the mind is naturally luminous.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — The Buddha, without expounding the dharma.
‘The Buddha, without expounding the dharma, is always hearing the sound of the dharma. Without bringing thoughts into his mind, he is all the time enlightening the whole universe.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — Deep within this human flesh and bones.
‘Deep within this human flesh and bones, there are some kinds of instincts. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to appreciate the cooperation and kindness of others.’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — These days, fame — good name or bad name — comes through the media.
‘These days, fame — good name or bad name — comes through the media. What happens if a person is alone in a remote place and were to shout out in an attempt to bring fame?’
Dalai Lama
Morning meditation — Meditation is often mistaken for its techniques.
‘Meditation is often mistaken for its techniques — breath control, mantras, visualisations — yet true meditation is not something we ‘do’ but something we realise.’
Everyday Buddhist
Morning meditation — The Buddhist path is not about discovering a higher truth.
‘The Buddhist path is not about discovering a higher truth but about seeing through the illusion of fixed truths altogether. The mind that no longer grasps at duality or non-duality, being or not being, abides in the flow of reality — undivided, fully present.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — This is quite clear and simple.
‘This is quite clear and simple if we think of it properly. Shelter, food, companionship, friendship, fame, wealth, power — none of these things come from oneself; they depend on many other factors.’
Dalai Lama
Buddhism now 