‘Bodhi has always existed; No need to preserve it. Vexation has never existed, No need to eliminate it.’ Niutou Farong
Morning meditation — Bodhi has always existed.
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Morning meditation — Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”.
‘Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”, referring to deep mental habits that keep the mind caught in saṃsāra.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — Between mind and mind there is no gap.
‘Between mind and mind there is no gap. They all flow into the sea of original nature.’ Nan-yüan
Morning meditation — Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha.
‘Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha, whereas those who seek from the Buddha and not from mind are fools!’ Zen Master Hui Hai