‘We see that the anger is not who we are, nor is it permanent. It is simply a passing mental state, and it loses its power when seen with clarity.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddha as Experience
Morning meditation — Delusion often operates through the stories we tell ourselves.
‘Delusion often operates through the stories we tell ourselves. It convinces us that our happiness depends on external circumstances — that if only we could arrange the world according to our desires, we would be content.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Delusion blinds us to the truth of anattā.
‘It is the mistaken belief in a separate, enduring self; the conviction that we can control and hold on to the things we love, or the assumption that suffering is an anomaly rather than an integral part of existence. Delusion blinds us to the truth of anattā.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”.
‘Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”, referring to deep mental habits that keep the mind caught in saṃsāra.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — There are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind.
‘In the long tradition of Buddhism, there are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind. The experience of liberation — of living an awakened life — often transcends the ordinary boundaries of language and logic.’
Everyday Buddhism
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.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — So how do we sustain this awareness in the midst of a busy, complex life?
‘So how do we sustain this awareness in the midst of a busy, complex life? The answer lies in consistency. Meditation, yes — but also mindful living.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Through the cultivation of wisdom, we move beyond the limitations of the conceptual mind.
‘Through the cultivation of wisdom, we move beyond the limitations of the conceptual mind and touch the true nature of reality. We see that in emptiness, there is no separation between self and other, between wisdom and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
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