‘Prajñāpāramitā is the wisdom that has gone beyond — beyond duality, beyond self, beyond suffering. It is the realisation that all phenomena are empty, that there is no fixed essence to grasp, no permanent self to protect.’
Everyday Buddhism
Buddha as Experience
Morning meditation — The perfections are not merely ideals to be admired.
‘The perfections are not merely ideals to be admired, but practices to be embodied in every aspect of our lives. They are the living expression of awakening, guiding us toward the realisation of our true nature.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Through the cultivation of generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom.
‘Through the cultivation of generosity, morality, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom, we transform not only ourselves but the world around us.
Each of these perfections is interconnected, supporting and enhancing the others.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change.
‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change — this is turning the negative into the positive.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states.
‘Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states of tranquillity and clarity. As awareness deepens, the mind becomes less prone to agitation and restlessness. This focused stability creates the conditions for prajñā (wisdom) to arise.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges.
‘The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges with acceptance rather than resistance. It teaches us to let go of our reactive tendencies — anger, frustration, or resentment — and instead, respond with understanding and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy.
‘Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy or enthusiastic effort. It is the driving force that sustains our Buddhist practice, propelling us forward on the path to awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm.
‘When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm. The practice of śīla aligns our actions with this understanding, helping us to act in ways that reduce suffering and promote wellbeing for ourselves and others.’
Everyday Buddhism
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