The mind is intrinsically empty. It's empty of all that we perceive as being intrinsically "me" and "mine."

Dependent origination is not a theory about the origin of the world but a teaching that shows how suffering originates in dependence on our own mental processes.

The snow lion stays in the mountains, and the snow lion's ways are the snow lion's ways.

The stages of insight unfold naturally when mindfulness is continuous. There is no need to desire them or try to make them happen.

Not by hatred is hatred conquered, but by love alone. This is an eternal law.

The nature of everything is illusory and ephemeral, those with dualistic perception regard suffering as happiness, like they who lick the honey from a razor's edge.

When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

Whatever we do, we should see ourselves. Reading books doesn't show us our defilements. Watch yourself. Watch your mind.

The practice of Zen mind is beginner's mind. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.

The basic teaching of Buddhism is the teaching of transiency, or change.

The mind is everything. What you think, you become.

When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.

Study the Buddha's teaching which is present in every moment.

The person who clings to nothing of the past, present and future, who has no attachment and no aversion, has no conceptual imprints.

Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.

When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.

Zen is a way of life, not a theory or a piece of knowledge to be stored away in our minds.

Wisdom is not something we have to strive to acquire. Rather, wisdom arises naturally as we open our hearts to the truth of what is.

Faith is the firm foundation, diligence the supporting pillar, and wisdom the roof of the house of practice.

Compassion is a verb.

This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.

Meditation is like catching a fish. If you try to catch it quickly, you'll miss it. If you have patience and know how to wait, the fish will come.

Our task is to learn to see clearly what is happening in each moment, rather than be lost in our reactions and judgments.

Mindfulness is attention to life, and life itself is sacred.

In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.

All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.

The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.

The perfect moment is this one, not the one you're waiting for.

Craving and aversion are the roots of suffering. Observe them with equanimity.

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

If it isn't good, let it die. If it doesn't die, make it good.

When you begin to see that your enemy is suffering, that is the beginning of insight.