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Morning meditation — Buddhas don’t practise nonsense.

Morning meditation — Buddhas don’t practise nonsense. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Fh

‘Unless you see your nature, all this talk about cause and effect is nonsense. Buddhas don’t practise nonsense.’ Bodhidharma Bodhidharma and Guanyin. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation…

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Morning meditation — Nature of mind is basically empty.

Morning meditation — Nature of mind is basically empty. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Fc

‘Nature of mind is basically empty, neither pure nor impure Free of both practise and realisation.’ Bodhidharma Snails making a home in a stone wall. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation…

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Wu Wei (Serene Acceptance)

Wu Wei (Serene Acceptance of events). Short film about 6 minutes. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8FO

Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism — and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very uninclined to remember in our own times. Wu Wei. About 6 minutes.

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Morning meditation — If there were no unborn-unconditioned.

Morning meditation — If there were no unborn-unconditioned. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8F3

‘There’s a unborn unbecome unmade unconditioned. If there were no unborn-unconditioned, no escape would be possible from the born.’ The Buddha Flowers growing by a wall. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning…

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Morning meditation — Don't invite the future.

Morning meditation — Don't invite the future. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8EM

‘Don’t invite the future.’ Words of my Perfect Teacher New moon over Totnes. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. Click here to find more Tibetan Buddhist teachings.

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Morning meditation — Even if you explain 1000s of sutras.

Morning meditation — Even if you explain 1000s of sutras. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8ED

‘Even if you explain 1000s of sutras and shastras, unless you see your nature, yours is the teaching of a mortal, not a Buddha.’ Bodhidharma Dark maroon leaves coming through some railings. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click…

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Morning meditation — Meditate for its own sake.

Morning meditation — Meditate for its own sake. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Ez

‘Meditate for its own sake — for awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism Mid morning moon. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. Click here for more Everyday Buddhist teachings.

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Morning meditation — Those who have found the way.

Morning meditation — Those who have found the way. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Em

‘Those who have found the way, practise in solitude, walking alone. But they roam nirvana together.’ Zen master Hsuan Chuen Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’? On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one…

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Morning meditation — What is suppressed is expressed.

Morning meditation — What is suppressed is expressed. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Eb

‘‘‘What is suppressed is expressed.’’ If you push it out of sight in one place, it just pops up somewhere else or in another guise.’ John Aske Dandelion seeds. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning…

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Morning meditation — When you hear that all beings are Buddha.

Morning meditation — When you hear that all beings are Buddha. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8E3

‘When you hear that all beings are Buddha, don’t fall into the error of thinking there’s more than one Buddha.’ Zen Graffiti Seagull gliding below the clouds. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning…

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Morning meditation — Buddha doesn't observe precepts.

Morning meditation — Buddha doesn't observe precepts. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8DO

‘Buddha doesn’t observe precepts, doesn’t do good or evil, isn’t energetic or lazy, Buddha does nothing. Buddha isn’t a Buddha.’ Bodhidharma Early sycamore leaves. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning…

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Morning meditation — Whoever sees their nature is Buddha.

Morning meditation — Whoever sees their nature is Buddha. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8DM

‘Whoever sees their nature is Buddha; whoever doesn’t is mortal. But if you can find buddha-nature apart from your mortal nature—where?’ Bodhidharma Reddish leaf in amongst Lesser Celandine. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀…

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Morning meditation — Buddha is Sanskrit for miraculously aware.

Morning meditation — Buddha is Sanskrit for miraculously aware. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Di

‘Buddha is Sanskrit for miraculously aware.Responding, blinking your eyes, moving hands and feet, is all miraculously aware nature.’ Bodhidharma Yellow Willow. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning…

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Morning meditation — It's not difficult! And it's not easy!

Morning meditation — It's not difficult! And it's not easy! https://wp.me/pFy3u-8Da

‘Followers of the way: It’s not difficult! And it’s not easy! When hungry one eats and when tired one sleeps.’ Ling Chao Common Alder. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. Click…

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Morning Meditation — It is interesting to see the way ego comes.

Morning Meditation — It is interesting to see the way ego comes. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8CV

‘It is interesting to see the way ego comes into being as a result of hostility.’ Corrado Pensa Aircraft contrails crossing in a clear sky. On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. Read…

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Monju, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and Lion

Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom known as Monju in Japan, sits on the back of his lion. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8AI

Monju on a LionShūsei Japanese, late 15th century Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom known as Monju in Japan, sits cross-legged on the back of his lion. Monju appears as a youth in flowing robes, his hair worn long and loose; one of his attributes, a scepter, is placed casually on the ground before him. Although it is a decidedly carefree interpretation, the iconography seen here is consistent…

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Morning meditation — Don't think about Buddha.

Morning meditation — Don't think about Buddha. https://wp.me/pFy3u-8CJ

‘Don’t think about Buddha.If you don’t see what I’m talking about, you’ll never know your own mind.’ Bodhidharma Violet Violas? On our Twitter account, Buddhism Now @Buddhism_Now, most mornings we post a ‘morning meditation’ like the one above. On the net, of course, it’s morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime 😀 somewhere. Click here to read more Morning Meditation posts. To read more Zen…