‘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
Morning Meditation — 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
Evening meditation — Within not-self.
‘Within not-self, there is no duality; this is the meaning of not-self.’
Dao Sheng
Morning meditation — The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings.
‘The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings: “Do not associate with bad friends, do not associate with the worst of people. Associate with good friends, associate with the best of people.”’
The Dhammapada
Morning meditation — Find the courage to let go of complexity.
‘The timeless present is not merely a moment in time, but a quality of awareness that transcends time itself. It is the realisation that the moment is, in fact, the only reality we directly experience.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The pure land of a buddha has no image and no form.
‘The pure land of a buddha has no image and no form.
What can adorn it?
Only the jewels of meditation and wisdom can serve as adornments.’
Hui Neng
