‘In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities. Teachings are simplified, branded, and marketed for convenience. While this can make the Dharma accessible to new audiences, it also carries the risk of superficial engagement.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Since awareness is timelessly present, it does not come from anywhere or go anywhere. It is not something newly created, nor something that ceases. It is the Buddha — uncontrived, self-originated, and spontaneously perfect.’ Longchenpa

‘The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise, the emptiness of the mountain valley makes the voice echo, the emptiness of the heart makes the Buddha.’ Trevor Leggett

‘How could I be unhappy about others being pleased?’ Acharya Shantideva

The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas

Interbering, the first official documentary biopic of the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and founder of Engaged Buddhism Thich Nhat Hanh, has been announced by ScreenDaily following London-based WestEnd Films’ acquisition of the global rights. Directed by filmmaker Max Pugh...

‘When you empty the heart, things appear as in a mirror, shining there without differences in them: ‘‘Life and death is an illusion, and all the buddhas one’s own body’’.’ Trevor Leggett

‘The way is completely present where you are.’ Dôgen Zenji

‘Each moment of mindful awareness, each breath, each act of kindness is an expression of this awakened nature. This is why practice is described not as the path to awakening but as the activity of awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism

In the middle way, there is no reference point. The mind with no reference point does not resolve itself, does not fixate or grasp. How could we possibly have no reference point? To have no reference point would be to change a deep-seated habitual response to the...