‘In the Mahavairocana-abhisambodhi Sutra (Dainichi Sutra) it says: ‘For the absolute truth one must know one’s own self.’ But no one today pays any attention to that.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — In the play of emptiness.
‘In the play of emptiness, Buddha functions through us, not as a distant deity, but as the very essence of our awakened nature.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — As we practise, we come to see that liberation is not something to be attained in the future.
‘As we practise, we come to see that liberation is not something to be attained in the future, but a way of being that can be lived in the present — through the cessation of attachment via awareness and freedom from dukkha through awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — However, everything I’ve just said.
‘However, everything I’ve just said – the seeing of the difference between fact and opinion, the ability to simply see everything arising, one thing after another – is only the first step.’
Gien Inour Roshi
Morning meditation — As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms.
‘As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms, it is essential to return to the simplicity of the teachings and to understand that the true power of the Dharma lies not in the techniques we use, but in the quality of our attention, intention, and understanding.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — Whether one goes on or returns.
‘Whether one goes on or returns, there is no “elsewhere”. The very body he has is, indeed, Buddha.’
Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward.
‘After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward, subsides naturally, and the true face shows itself as the solution to the koan.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — Though all his life a fool.
‘Though all his life a fool associates with a wise person, he no more comprehends the Truth than a spoon tastes the soup.’
The Dhammapada
Buddhism now 