‘There is a Zen saying: ‘‘I have a Buddhist sutra. When I open it, I can find not one single character within it. It is written without ink and without paper. But from time immemorial it has radiated light’’.’
Jisu Sunim
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — Craving is born from ignorance.
‘Craving is born from ignorance, from the mistaken belief that happiness can be found in impermanent conditions. It leads us to grasp at things and experiences in an attempt to make them last, even though they are destined to pass away.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Wisdom, in the Buddhist tradition.
‘Wisdom, in the Buddhist tradition, refers to the deep understanding of the nature of reality, particularly the realisation of impermanence, not-self, and suffering.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — In meditation, thoughts appear, yet awareness itself remains unmoved.
‘In meditation, thoughts appear, yet awareness itself remains unmoved. The mind’s radiance is not dimmed by thinking; it is simply overlooked. When we become lost in thought, it is not the light that is absent but our recognition of it. This distinction is crucial.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Two extremes — blind faith without enquiry, and enquiry which is no real enquiry at all.
‘Two extremes — blind faith without enquiry, and enquiry which is no real enquiry at all; it’s just an endless sort of doubt, and lacks focus.’
Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — Suddenly, at that very moment.
‘Suddenly, at that very moment, a very strong sense arose within my whole body and mind. I realised then that attachment is suffering.’
Beopjeong Sunim
Morning meditation — By giving freely, we loosen the bonds of greed
‘By giving freely, we loosen the bonds of greed and cultivate a sense of abundance, realising that the joy of giving far surpasses any temporary satisfaction gained from holding on to things.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — True generosity arises from the recognition.
‘True generosity arises from the recognition that when we give, we are not losing something, but participating in a flow of generosity that benefits both the giver and the receiver.’
Everyday Buddhism
