‘As our awareness grows, the shadows of delusion fade, not by force but by the simple presence of light, revealing reality as it is — open, boundless, and free from obscuration.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Mortal nature is Buddha nature. Beyond this there’s no Buddha. Buddha is our nature. There’s no Buddha besides this nature.’ Bodhidharma

‘The nature of mind is non-arising, What need is there of knowledge and views? Originally there is not a single dharma; Why discuss inspiration and training?’ Bassui Tokushō

‘A poem says: Extraordinary people ultimately extend in all horizontal and vertical directions.’ Kusan Sunim

‘Each moment lived without clinging — whether it be to an idea, an object, a person, or anything — is a moment without anguish. When we truly see that, we also see that that is where liberation lies, liberation from sorrow.’ Diana St Ruth

This classic meditation practice is designed to deepen concentration by teaching us to focus on the in-breath and out-breath. Sit comfortably on a cushion or a chair. Keep your back erect, but without straining or overarching. (If you can’t sit, lie on your back, on a...