‘The cessation of suffering is not simply the result of following a methodical path; it is a truth that can be directly realised through wisdom.’
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Buddha as Experience
Morning meditation — Trusting in the wisdom that arises.
‘May we all find the courage to let go of complexity, to embrace the simple, transformative power of the Dharma, and to tread the path with clarity and compassion, trusting in the wisdom that arises from the process itself.’
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Morning meditation — Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself.
‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’
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Morning meditation — Buddha’s description of suffering is not meant to evoke pessimism.
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’
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Morning meditation — This Middle Way forms the bedrock of the Buddha’s teaching.
‘This Middle Way forms the bedrock of the Buddha’s teaching, urging us to live in harmony with the world, avoiding excess and deprivation alike. It is a path of moderation, rooted in insight, and leads to the cessation of suffering.’
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Morning meditation — At the heart of the Buddha’s message is the teaching of the Middle Way.
‘At the heart of the Buddha’s message is the teaching of the Middle Way—a path that avoids the extremes of indulgence in sensual pleasures on one side and severe asceticism on the other. Before his enlightenment, the Buddha had experienced both ends of this spectrum.’
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Morning meditation — The Buddha’s path is one that must be lived.
‘The Buddha’s path is one that must be lived. As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.’
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Morning meditation — May all those lost in the pain of jealousy.
‘May all those lost in the pain of jealousy find delight in the success of others’
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