‘To free oneself from bondage is easy, but the way of freedom is difficult.’ Kyōshō Bassui Tokushō

‘Simply see the natural phenomena of physical and mental events as they arise and pass away, arise and pass away. They’re not you. They’re not really yours. You don’t have any real control over them.’ Upasika Kee Nanayon

Although those who fear desire Rack their brains seeking liberation from it, It remains forever intrinsically pure.

‘Don’t you see the difference? The ‘‘emptiness’’ of the mind when you’re involved in activities is ‘‘play’’ emptiness, imitation emptiness. It’s not the real thing.’ Upasika Kee Nanayon

‘In consequence a perception of the Path will no longer occur to him — how much less will he see the Path! “One who has finished with the Path”, that is a synonym of a monk who is an Arhat whose outflows are extinct.’ The Buddha

Thousands of people over the years have asked me for advice about how to establish a daily meditation practice at home. Although there are thousands of Buddhist meditation centers around the country, most meditators do some or all of their practice at home on their...