“Great is Mind. Heaven’s height is immeasurable, but Mind goes beyond heaven; the earth’s depth is also unfathomable, but Mind reaches below the earth… Studying it [Zen], one discovers the key to all forms of Buddhism; practicing it, one’s life is brought to fulfillment in the attainment of enlightenment. Outwardly it favors discipline over doctrine; … Continue reading
“Mind, Buddha and sentient beings; There is no difference in the three.” ~ Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Adornment Sutra, Hua Yen Jing) A wonderful quote I’ve spent much time meditating on in the past. Today I found an English version of the complete Avatamsaka Sutra, which I’ve printed out to study on my own in the … Continue reading
“In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light.” ~ Dogen Zenji Can you appreciate the beauty of the cosmic truths expressed in this poem? Have a very lovely weekend! xo
“The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke Words of wisdom from a world-renowned author, inventor, and explorer. The truths of the universe lay beyond the apparent realm of provable possibility that surrounds us, in the land of the impossible, where thought and … Continue reading
“… satori means the unfolding of a new world hitherto unperceived in the condition of a dualistic mind.” ~ Japanese Zen master Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki Satori is a term used to describe a spiritual awakening, like glimpses of the eventual goal of complete dissolution into undifferentiated cosmic energy. Also known as wu in Chinese, satori … Continue reading
“Physics is the study of the structure of consciousness. The stuff of the world is mind stuff.” ~ Sir Arthur Eddington A bit of a more Western perspective on the same concept shared by Bashar in yesterday’s QOTD. All that ’empty’ space is not so empty – energies and their vibrations fill it! Some vibrate … Continue reading
“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh A reminder of the blessing we each have been given which is the doorway – the bridge … Continue reading
“While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi In a world full of craziness, hate, and war, many people turn to blame and judgment of those they consider the enemy as they speak of wanting a better world. What … Continue reading
“It is good to tame and watch the mind, which is flighty and difficult to restrain, rushing about wherever it will, restless and difficult to perceive. A mind well-watched, a mind tamed, brings happiness.” ~ The Dhammapada Meditation, among other sadhanas (consistent and continuous practices towards self-growth), teaches us to tame the mind and achieve … Continue reading
“Real Buddhism is not really an ‘ism’. It’s a process, an awareness, an openness, a spirit of inquiry – not a belief system, or even (as we normally understand it) a religion. It is more accurate to call it ‘the teaching of the awakened’.” ~ Steve Hagen
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