‘When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanenc) with the practice of patience, we develop a profound equanimity. We recognise that whatever difficulties or challenges we face will also pass, just as all things do.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddha as Experience
Morning meditation — Buddha made an important distinction between ordinary acts of giving and true dāna.
‘The Buddha made an important distinction between ordinary acts of giving and true dāna, which transcends the ordinary understanding of giving. In true dāna, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient.
This is the union of giving and anattā (not-self).’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — In the teachings of the Buddha, dāna (giving) holds a place of great significance.
‘In the teachings of the Buddha, dāna (giving) holds a place of great significance. At its most basic level, giving is an ethical practice that cultivates generosity, selflessness, and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — In his profound teachings.
‘In his profound teachings, the Buddha illuminated the possibility of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth — what we know as samsara.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — All processes are impermanent.
‘All processes are impermanent, Which are the dharma of birth and death. Having ended birth and death, Nirvana is delight!’
Sutra of Maitreya
Morning meditation — The Buddha points beyond ‘‘is’’ and ‘‘is not’’.
‘The Buddha points beyond ‘‘is’’ and ‘‘is not’’, beyond ‘‘eternal” and ‘‘annihilated”, and ultimately beyond any view that divides experience into fixed categories.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Unfolding of experience, and cultivating wisdom.
‘By turning inward, observing the unfolding of experience, and cultivating wisdom, we follow the Buddha’s path.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — As we engage with the Dharma.
‘As we engage with the Dharma, we come to see that our practice is not merely a means to an end but the very manifestation of the awakening we seek.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddhism now 