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• Evening Meditation: When we say ‘nonjudgemental’ awareness.

  By Buddhism Now on 10 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When we say “nonjudgemental” awareness, “nonjudgemental” mindfulness, we are talking about “accepting” mindfulness.’

  Corrado Pensa

• Morning meditation — Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives.

  By Buddhism Now on 9 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’

  Acharya Shantideva

• Morning meditation — It would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball.

  By Buddhism Now on 8 August 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  It would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball, blazing like fire, than as an immoral and uncontrolled monk to eat the alms of the people.

  The Dhammapada

• Sympathetic joy — Mudita by John Aske

  By Buddhism Now on 7 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Sympathetic joy is not bound by give and take, it is founded on compassion.

• Morning Meditation — Having turned yourself around.

  By Buddhism Now on 7 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Having turned yourself around, accepting your situation, set foot on the path, spiritual energy will marvellously transport you.’

  Hongzhi Zhengjue

• Afternoon Meditation — The self divides into ten billion distinct.

  By Buddhism Now on 6 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The self divides into ten billion distinct illuminating spirits. Distinguish these without falling into names and classifications.’

  Hongzhi Zhengjue

• Morning meditation — The wise, constantly cultivate.

  By Buddhism Now on 5 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The wise, constantly cultivate tranquillity and insight.

  The Dhammapada

• Morning meditation — Since liberation depends upon oneself.

  By Buddhism Now on 4 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Since liberation depends upon oneself and not on others, cultivate the four truths through study, morality and concentration.’

  Nagarjuna

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