As the mind becomes more refined through this practice, the veil of ignorance lifts, and one begins to perceive the truth of the Unconditioned. Everyday Buddhism
Meeting between Yaoshan and Li Ao
Seeing your face is not as good as hearing your name.
Morning meditation — The moon is in the night-blue sky.
‘The moon is in the night-blue sky. This song is chanted now, without any Ch'an in the song.’ Han Shani
Morning meditation — I find it is very important to constantly remind ourselves.
‘I find it is very important to constantly remind ourselves that we are human beings, we are capable of learning new things, and we can make things better whatever the situation is.’ Geshe Tashi Tsering
Morning meditation — Buddha’s teaching is profoundly simple.
‘At its heart, the Buddha’s teaching is profoundly simple, offering a clear path towards liberation.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — With practice hidden, function secretly.
‘With practice hidden, function secretly, like a fool, like an idiot. Just to continue in this way is called the host within the host.’ Nan-yüan
Morning meditation — Acknowledge the experiences as they arise.
‘Acknowledge the experiences as they arise. They are the reality of the moment.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — To see the Absence of Thought.
‘To see the absence of thought is to master all the dharmas. To see the absence of thought is to embrace all the dharmas.’ Shen Hui
Morning meditation — Begin to experience the truth of the Unconditioned.
‘Through the practice of the Buddhist Path, one can begin to experience the truth of the Unconditioned, not as a philosophical idea, but as a living reality.’ Trevor Leggett
Morning meditation — Let your senses be naturally at ease.
‘Don't let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated; let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.’ Words of my Perfect Teacher
