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Morning meditation — Those who know the teaching of the ‘Sudden’ School.

‘Those who know the teaching of the ‘Sudden’ School and attach no importance to rituals, and whose mind functions always under right views, so that they are absolutely free from de...

Morning meditation — Prajna comes from the Essence of Mind and not from an exterior source.

‘Learned Audience, all Prajna comes from the Essence of Mind and not from an exterior source. Have no mistaken notion about that. This is called 'Self-use of the True Nature'. Once...

Four Seasons

Morning meditation — The Prajna immanent in the Essence of Mind of every one.

‘The Prajna immanent in the Essence of Mind of every one may be likened to the rain, the moisture of which refreshes every living thing, trees and plants as well as sentient beings...

Morning Meditation — Patch-robed monks roam the world.

'Patch-robed monks roam the world constantly emptying and expanding their minds.' Hongzhi Zhengjue

Seed Of Compassion And Wisdom

Morning meditation — The ultimate source of unskilful actions.

‘Those who know the teaching of the ‘Sudden’ School and attach no importance to rituals, and whose mind functions always under right views, so that they are absolutely free from de...

Morning meditation — The Perfect Way.

‘The Perfect Way is difficult only for those who pick and choose.’ Seng-ts’an

Morning Meditation — The True Self which is seeing has been seen into.

'In one instant, as it is, is an infinite number of kalpas. An infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant. If you see into this fact, The True Self which is...

Morning Meditation — Deep existence is beyond forms.

'Deep existence is beyond forms, wisdom illuminates the inside of the circle. Inside the circle the self vanishes, neither existent nor nonexistent.' Hongzhi Zhengjue

Morning meditation — If you do zazen, you get to see for yourself.

‘If you do zazen, you get to see for yourself that things just arise in your perception; where they begin and where they end you cannot know.’ Gien Inour Roshi

Morning Meditation — Nothing is gained by speaking.

'The motto for becoming genuine: nothing is gained by speaking. The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate of nonduality.' Hongzhi Zhengjue

Morning meditation — Do not talk about the ‘Void’ all day.

‘Do not talk about the 'Void' all day without practicing it in the mind. One who does this may be likened to a self-styled king who is really a commoner. Prajna can never be attain...

Zen Is Keeping Don't Know Mind

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Morning Meditation — The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate.

'The motto for becoming genuine: nothing is gained by speaking. The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate of nonduality.' Hongzhi Zhengjue

How To Enter Buddhahood

A monk asked a master, "I just became a monk and would like to know how to enter Buddhahood." The master said, "Do you hear the waterfall?""Yes I do" replied the monk. The Master s...

Morning Meditation — Infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant.

'In one instant, as it is, is an infinite number of kalpas. An infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant. If you see into this fact, The True Self which is...

Morning meditation — Entering the Buddha gate.

‘The precepts are a shortcut for entering the Buddha gate.’ Bassui Tokushō

Beyond Thinking: Returning to Your Original Nature

Morning Meditaton — Don’t be deluded by anyone.

‘Don't be deluded by anyone, this is all I teach. If you want to make use of it, then use it right now without doubt or delay.’ Zen Master Rinzai

Before Anger, Before Kindness: Returning to Moment Mind

Morning meditation — An enlightened second thought makes one a Buddha.

‘A foolish passing thought makes one an ordinary man, while an enlightened second thought makes one a Buddha. A passing thought that clings to sense-objects is Klesa, while a secon...

Morning Meditation — If you see into this fact.

'In one instant, as it is, is an infinite number of kalpas. An infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant. If you see into this fact, The True Self which is...

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