The Buddha's teachings are not a religion, but a science of mind.

The purpose of meditation is not to create a new state of mind, but to recognize what is already present.

The greatest obstacle to meditation is our expectation about what it should be.

Awareness is always with us. We don't need to create it or achieve it - we just need to recognize what's already there.

The essence of meditation is not something complicated or exotic. It is simply taking a break from our habitual patterns.

Compassion is not just about being kind to others. It's about being kind to ourselves as well.

The secret of happiness lies not in getting what we want, but in learning to want what we already have.

Every moment of confusion is also a moment of wisdom, if we can learn to recognize it.

Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.

Enlightenment is not about becoming something special, but about realizing what we already are.

The key to transformation is not to fight with our experience but to open to it with awareness.

The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear.

When we look directly at our thoughts, they dissolve like bubbles in water.

Panic is a gateway to wisdom. When we learn to stay present with our panic, it becomes our teacher.

In meditation, we're not trying to get rid of thoughts but to recognize their true nature.

The path of awakening is not about becoming who we think we should be, but about unbecoming who we are not.

Meditation is not about escaping from difficulty but about meeting it with awareness.

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

Our true nature is like a diamond - pure, brilliant, and indestructible. No matter how much dirt covers it, its essential nature remains unchanged.

The practice of meditation is like learning to play an instrument - it takes patience, regular practice, and a gentle touch.