‘Enlightenment and delusion never existed at the start. They’re ideas that you picked up, things your parents never taught.’ Bankei

‘When you're in harmony with the Unborn Buddha Mind arms and legs operate on their own.’ Bankei

‘May all beings realise that although the intellect is very clever, it’s not as bright as insight.’ Everyday Buddhism

Valentine's Day... What a wonderful occasion to love a little more and say it with your arms wide open. Today I will give you heartfelt Valentine's Day wishes oozing with love to say to your better halves, be it your significant other, friends, or family. Because...

‘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...