‘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

‘Between mind and mind there is no gap. They all flow into the sea of original nature.’ Nan-yüan

‘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

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast—you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” ~Eddie Cantor In today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced world, slowing down isn’t just rare—it feels almost countercultural. For...

‘Reflecting on the way it is brings into consciousness what a lifespan as a human being involves, the possibilities.’ Ajahn Sumedho

“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help.” ~Unknown We live in a world that praises strength—especially quiet strength. The kind that shows up, gets things done, and rarely complains. The kind that’s resilient, dependable, productive. But what...

‘You begin to trust the quiet knowing beneath the noise of the mind. You see the power of awareness.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘In the seen, only the seen. In the heard, only the heard. In the sensed, only the sensed. In the cognised, only the cognised. Then, Bāhiya, there will be no ‘’you” in connection with that.’ The Buddha

‘In the long tradition of Buddhism, there are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind. The experience of liberation — of living an awakened life — often transcends the ordinary boundaries of language and logic.’ Everyday Buddhism