‘The most essential meaning of the word ‘study’ is of the unceasing, dedicated observation and investigation of whatever arises in the mind, be it pleasant or unpleasant. Only one familiar with the observation of mind can really understand Dhamma.’ Buddhadasa...
Spirituality
Two Practices to Start and End Your Day with Intention
In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, we recognize compassion as both the highest spiritual ideal and the highest expression of our humanity. The Tibetan word for compassion, nyingje, which literally means the “king of heart,” captures the priority we accord compassion....
Morning meditation — We can notice visual change and sound.
‘We establish loving-kindness with ourselves by not creating burdens out of what we have done in the past.’ Ajahn Sumedho
Morning meditation — As the mind becomes more refined through this practice.
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
