Monthly Archives: July 2021

I take refuge in Buddha Nature, my center, foundation, and teacher, which transcends existence and nonexistence, and through which enlightenment is attained. —Daehaeng Kun Sunim

If, by giving up a lesser happiness, we could experience greater happiness, the wise would give up the lesser to behold the greater. —Buddha Shakyamuni, Dhammapada

We must abandon the idea that enlightenment is something extraordinary. It is erroneous to think, “I have these limitations, so I’m not enlightened. When I’m enlightened, I will see through appearances with these very eyes; I will see the inner … Continue reading →

Just as rulers overpowered by self-interest are not worthy of being the protectors of the people, sectarian persons are not worthy of being holders of the Dharma. Not only that, but they are also unworthy of upholding even their own … Continue reading →

When practicing alone, practice as if practicing with others. When practicing with others, practice as if practicing alone. —Seung Sahn

Only the mind that is void of grasping at and clinging to “I and mine” can have the true and perfect stability of Right Concentration. —Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

The foremost method to swiftly attain nirvana with little difficulty is to aspire to be born in Dewachen. —Ju Mipham, Sun-like Instructions of a Sage

We will be much happier if we realize that what we do for others does not require reciprocation, and what we would like them to do for us is not necessarily present in their awareness. They are not being inconsiderate … Continue reading →

These two slander the Tathagata. Which two? He who explains what was not said or spoken by the Tathagata as said or spoken by the Tathagata. And he who explains what was said or spoken by the Tathagata as not … Continue reading →

All beings will be enlightened. There is no sentient being who is not a vessel of Buddha Nature. —Dharmamitra, Prasphutapada