‘One who knows not this emptiness,
Is terrified to meet desire.
He fears when there is nothing to fear—
How can he ever secure peace and joy?’
The Buddha
Morning Meditaton
Morning meditation — This mind-nature is the original source of all Buddhas.
‘This mind-nature is the original source of all Buddhas. It is the names of all the sutras.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — In the light there is darkness.
‘In the light there is darkness, but don’t take it as darkness.
In the dark there is light, but don’t see it as light.’
Sandōkai
Morning meditation — Each of the myriad things has its merit.
‘Each of the myriad things has its merit, expressed according to function and place.’
Sandōkai
Morning meditation — May all beings caught up in confusion.
‘May all beings caught up in confusion realise that straightforward action leads to liberation directly.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Not understanding the way.
‘Not understanding the way before your eyes, how do you know the path you walk?’
Sandōkai
Morning meditation — You hear the words.
‘You hear the words, you should understand the teaching; do not judge by your own standards.’
Sandōkai
Morning meditation — If one sees the absence of thought.
‘If one sees the absence of thought, even in the midst of seeing, hearing, views and knowledge, one remains in emptiness and freedom from conflict.’
Shen Hui
