‘I declare that the heart’s release by equanimity has the sphere of nothingness for its excellence.’
The Buddha
Theravada
Morning meditation — Forces Beyond our Control.
‘Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces beyond our control.’
Ajahn Sumedho
Morning Meditation: A Foundation of Buddhist Teachings.
‘To call something a foundation of Buddhist Teachings is only correct if firstly, it is a principle which aims at the extinction of Dukkha.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning Meditation: Buddha Refused to have any Dealings.
‘Buddha refused to have any dealing with those things which don’t lead to the extinction of Dukkha.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning Meditation: Freedom from Craving.
‘Freedom from craving brings many incidental benefits.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Morning meditation — Mindfulness and Clear Comprehension.
‘Mindfulness and clear comprehension alone are not enough to control the situation.’
Ajahn Chah
Morning meditation — This Profound Teaching.
‘But when in the world of darkness
Buddhas arise to make things bright,
They present this profound teaching
Which brings suffering to an end.’
Vipallasa Sutta
Morning meditation — The Teaching.
‘The teaching grates against our desires.’
Ajahn Chah
