Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.

The only way to experience truth is to look within, to observe oneself.

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

In the beginning, nothing comes, in the middle nothing stays, in the end nothing goes.

The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay.

Change is possible because there is nothing inherently permanent about our disturbing emotions.

Every intelligent individual wants to know what makes him tick, and yet is at once fascinated and frustrated by the fact that oneself is the most difficult of all things to know.

In the moment of pure noting, there is no self - only the knowing and the known.

Do not mistake understanding for realization, and do not mistake realization for liberation.

Generosity generates its own enthusiasm. We don't have to force ourselves to be generous; we just need to start.

Don't try to change the world. First, change yourself.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer evil with good. Conquer stinginess with giving. Conquer deceit with truth.

The purpose of meditation is not to create a mental vacuum but to come to know one's own mind.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Each moment of clear seeing is a moment of freedom from the illusion of permanence, satisfaction, and self.

The more you understand yourself, the more you understand the world.

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

Sticking with uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic—this is the spiritual path.

Only one book is worth reading: the heart.

Loving-kindness is not something we need to manufacture. It's a natural expression of our awakened nature.

Meditation is not an escape from life but a way to fully engage with life.

The difference between being caught in thoughts and being mindful of thoughts is like the difference between being in a movie and watching a movie.

Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity than thinking.

The essence of the spiritual journey is the uncovering of what is always already present.

Our practice cannot be perfect, but without being discouraged by this, we should continue it. This is the secret of practice.

The willingness to empty ourselves and then seek our true nature is an expression of great and courageous love.

The practice is simply this: keep coming back to your breath during the day. This will give your mind a steadiness and your life a balance.

The purpose of a spiritual discipline is to give us a way to stop the war, not by our force of will, but through understanding and through letting go.

The path of insight is a path of discovery, not a path of creation. We are discovering what is already there.

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.