‘The deep source of realisation comes with constancy.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — Although dukkha is often translated as suffering.
‘Although dukkha is often translated as suffering, at its deepest level it refers to the discontent of ignorance — of not being Awake.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities.
‘In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities. Teachings are simplified, branded, and marketed for convenience. While this can make the Dharma accessible to new audiences, it also carries the risk of superficial engagement.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Since awareness is timelessly present.
‘Since awareness is timelessly present, it does not come from anywhere or go anywhere.
It is not something newly created, nor something that ceases.
It is the Buddha — uncontrived, self-originated, and spontaneously perfect.’
Longchenpa
Morning meditation — The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise.
‘The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise, the emptiness of the mountain valley makes the voice echo, the emptiness of the heart makes the Buddha.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — How could I be unhappy about others being pleased?
‘How could I be unhappy about others being pleased?’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — When you empty the heart, things appear as in a mirror.
‘When you empty the heart, things appear as in a mirror, shining there without differences in them: ‘‘Life and death is an illusion, and all the buddhas one’s own body’’.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — The way is completely present where you are.
‘The way is completely present where you are.’
Dôgen Zenji
