‘When you know it [habit] as illusion, you are at that moment separate from it and have no need for any expedient means.’
Bassui Tokushō
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Whoever perceives that all characteristics.
‘Whoever perceives that all characteristics are in fact no-characteristics perceives the Tathagata.’
Diamond Sutra.
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma.
‘When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma of your true nature, it is as if the lost child had come home.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Consciousness clings to many forms.
‘Consciousness clings to many forms.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — Give birth to the mind.
‘Give birth to the mind which has no dwelling place.’
Bassui Tokushō
Afternoon meditation — Those who seek the Buddha and dharma.
‘Those who seek the Buddha and dharma outside of mind are all children of rich men who have forgotten where their homes are.’
Bassui Tokushō
Morning meditation — You are not able to dismiss lingering habits.
‘You are not able to dismiss lingering habits simply because you are not looking into your own nature.’
Bassui Tokushō
This One Vehicle is the One Mind, by Bassui Tokushō
All of you! If you want to return to your homes, simply wake up to your true nature.
Buddhism now 