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• Morning Meditation — The deep source of realisation comes with constancy.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The deep source of realisation comes with constancy.’

  Hongzhi Zhengjue

• Morning meditation — Although dukkha is often translated as suffering.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Although dukkha is often translated as suffering, at its deepest level it refers to the discontent of ignorance — of not being Awake.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities. Teachings are simplified, branded, and marketed for convenience. While this can make the Dharma accessible to new audiences, it also carries the risk of superficial engagement.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Since awareness is timelessly present.

  By Buddhism Now on 19 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Since awareness is timelessly present, it does not come from anywhere or go anywhere.
  It is not something newly created, nor something that ceases.
  It is the Buddha — uncontrived, self-originated, and spontaneously perfect.’

  Longchenpa

• Morning meditation — The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise.

  By Buddhism Now on 18 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise, the emptiness of the mountain valley makes the voice echo, the emptiness of the heart makes the Buddha.’

  Trevor Leggett

• Morning meditation — How could I be unhappy about others being pleased?

  By Buddhism Now on 17 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘How could I be unhappy about others being pleased?’

  Acharya Shantideva

• What sort of sutra is this? By Hakuin Zenji

  By Buddhism Now on 16 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas

• Morning meditation — When you empty the heart, things appear as in a mirror.

  By Buddhism Now on 16 May 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When you empty the heart, things appear as in a mirror, shining there without differences in them: ‘‘Life and death is an illusion, and all the buddhas one’s own body’’.’

  Trevor Leggett

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