‘To say you were born a hothead is to tax your parents with something that's no fault of theirs From them you received Buddha-mind, nothing else.’ Bankei

‘Dukkha is the pain of not realising our true nature.’ Zen Graffiti

Our workplaces are a part of our lives where we give a huge amount of time and energy. However, I feel that we don't allow it to feel emotionally important, we think that professionalism mandates us to show up, do our jobs, keep our feelings out of it, and go back to...

‘This is a fundamental illusion constantly being conditioned in the human mind, in the mind of all sentient beings. And it is rooted in ignorance. This illusion, the idea of a self.’ Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

‘Remain in the Buddha-mind. Then you'll never stray, then you'll be a living Buddha for all time.’ Bankei

Having a good start to our morning feels so good, doesn't it? It makes the day easier, our heads lighter, and our hearts more hopeful. A lot of times how our morning begins can be left to chance. And it's true, a lot of things influencing how the day starts are indeed...

There are few things more heartwarming than a meaningful thank you message. Genuine words of appreciation and gratitude from people make us feel that what we did was valued and received with enthusiasm. However, we often don't often receive thanks for our kindness....

‘Nirvana is an insight which changes our way of living, and frees us from the suffering of Samsara.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Do you want to know Manjusri? He is here right before your eyes functioning ceaselessly without change, This is the living Manjusri.’ Zen Master Rinzai

'Face the boundary of the objective world without creating sense gates, realise how to eliminate the effects of arising and extinction!' Hongzhi Zhengjue