‘The Buddha rarely described his awakening in detail. When asked to explain the nature of his enlightenment, he often remained silent, or he responded in ways that encouraged his followers to look inward rather than cling to his words.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Bodhi originally exists — no need to guard it.
‘Bodhi originally exists — no need to guard it. Delusion originally empty — no need to eliminate it.’ Zen Master Niutou
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Building a Community of Love: bell hooks and Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh has been a presence in my life, as a teacher and guide, for more than twenty years. In the last few years I began to doubt the heart connection I felt with him because we had never met or spoken to one another, yet his work was ever-present in my work....
Morning meditation — When you sit, you’re sitting and when you stand, you’re standing.
‘When you sit, you’re sitting and when you stand, you’re standing, and there is no contradiction. The contradiction takes place in your mind when you make a distinction applying the past to the present.’ Gien Inour Roshi
Morning meditation — Reflective thought, isn’t a judgement.
‘Reflective thought, isn’t a judgement, it’s not should or shouldn’t; it’s saying: There's suffering; there's this feeling of pain; there's this feeling of anguish, there's a recognition of the way things happen to be as an individual being.’ Ajahn Sumedho
Morning Meditation — If you are careless about little things.
‘If you are careless about little things, you will accomplish nothing. Every- body — Wake up!’ Zen Master Hakuin
Morning meditation — Having transcended all conceptual views.
‘Having transcended all conceptual views, being pure and peaceful within, well liberated and independent, one goes beyond all attachment.’ The BuddhaUdāna Sutra
Morning meditation — Just as the great ocean has one taste.
‘Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so too this Dhamma-Vinaya has one taste, the taste of liberation.’ The BuddhaUdāna Sutra
Seeking Buddha in Gaza
“I love your keffiyeh.” Finishing checkout at my favorite Berkeley supermarket, getting my credit card ready, I looked around for the speaker. A young woman, smiling, glanced at my checkered Palestinian scarf as she bagged groceries. “I love it too,” I replied. “This...
