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• Morning meditation — There are various ways to help others.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘There are various ways to help others, but one way you can really help is by not creating a problem, by trusting the presence of awareness.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — Any person who lacks compassion, is hateful.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Any person who lacks compassion, is hateful, has a very strong force of attachment, has no knowledge of the three trainings, and who boasts about the little knowledge that he does have, should not be taken on as a Tantric master.’

  Dalai Lama

• Morning meditation — In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise that the various elements of the path — generosity, skilful living, patience, energy, concentration, wisdom — are not separate steps but interconnected facets of the same jewel.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.

  By Buddhism Now on 19 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Don’t let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated; let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.’

  Words of my Perfect Teacher

• Morning meditation — Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone.

  By Buddhism Now on 18 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone It’s because of the delusion under which our mind works that we fail to realise it ourselves.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — The Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics.

  By Buddhism Now on 17 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In the Deer Park, the Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics—his former companions who had abandoned him when he renounced the path of extreme austerity. Initially sceptical of his newfound insights, they were won over by the clarity and depth of his teaching.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’.

  By Buddhism Now on 16 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’ will know everything, will have the experience all Buddhas have had, and attain Buddhahood.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied.

  By Buddhism Now on 15 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’

  Everyday Buddhism

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