Experiencing the moment

Experiencing the moment in this way is in fact a glimpse of the Buddha nature or "awake" mind that so many people are writing about these days -- a simple moment of awareness unfettered by memories of the past and projections about the future. Recognizing this "moment'" -- recognizing and expanding that recognition -- was and still is the essence of the Buddha's teachings. The discovery of this kind of direct awareness is often described as finding a treasure hidden in plain sight or a jewel in a rubbish heap. - from: A Buddhist Sleep Lesson: Awakening From The Day Dream; by: David Nichtern,Senior Shambhala Buddhist teacher