‘At the heart of the Buddha’s message is the notion of the Middle Way — a path that avoids the extremes of indulgence in sensual pleasures on one side and severe asceticism on the other.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditaton
Morning Meditation — There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness.
‘There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness and purity. This is why it is said that the one who comes to meditate truly and correctly, must sit facing the innermost sanctuary of truth.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — Luminous, monks, is the mind.
‘Luminous, monks, is the mind. And it is freed from incoming defilements. The well-instructed disciple of the noble ones discerns that as it actually is present.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated.
‘The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated. These truths about the nature of reality — impermanence, suffering, and not-self — are at the core of the Buddha’s teaching enlightenment.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — That is what is called peace.
‘You must neither postulate a mind, nor try to compel a state of peace. That is what is called peace.’
Zen Master Niutou
Morning Meditaton — Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing.
‘Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing. In the ear, hearing. In the nose, smelling; in the mouth, tasting. In the feet, walking.’
Zen Master Rinzai
Morning meditation — One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice.
‘One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice is to go beyond the need for names and descriptions, for these are the tools of thought, not of awareness.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Those who are able to realise the Truth.
‘Those who are able to realise the Truth within their own mind have sown the seed of Buddhahood.’
Hui Neng
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