‘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

‘Acknowledge the experiences as they arise. They are the reality of the moment.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘The past is like empty space; Know anything and the Basic principle is lost, Casting a clear light on the world, Illuminating, yet obscured.’ Niutou Farong

‘Only this one scroll of scripture — every word unclear. The sun rises, the moon sets — when will it ever be fully understood?’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces beyond our control. We can, of course, learn how to live more care­fully, respecting life, not mis­using our bodies, nor exploiting them.’ Ajahn Sumedho

‘Buddhism teaches that we save the world by awakening to its true nature and seeing the emptiness and oneness of it beyond the notion of ‘self’ and ‘other’ — this is something that we need to remind ourselves of.’ Diana St Ruth

I grew up with the idea that the rich and powerful lounged on a beach all day, without a care in the world. Now, I feel like everyone proves their social status by flaunting how many commitments and responsibilities they have. A 2017 study found that busyness rivals...