The path to liberation is a gradual path of self-discipline, self-development, and self-transformation.

Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.

Every thought, every word, and every action leaves an imprint on our mind.

Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of an intention.

Whoever told you that practice and enlightenment are separate?

Mindfulness is being aware of what's going on, not trying to control what's going on.

Like a fine flower, beautiful to look at but without scent, fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with them.

Wisdom arises when you see the true characteristics of phenomena through direct experience.

Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.

Every sensation shares the same characteristic - arising, passing. Arising, passing. Learn to observe objectively.

The more you meditate, the more you understand yourself and the better friend you become to yourself.

The practice of meditation is like tuning an instrument. Too tight, and the strings break. Too loose, and they won't play.

You are your own teacher. Looking for teachers can't solve your own doubts. Investigate yourself to find the truth - inside, not outside.

Vipassana is the art of living. Not the art of escaping.

Kindness is the solution to all of life's problems.

Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.

As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion.

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

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

Zen proposes its solution by directly appealing to facts of personal experience and not to book-knowledge.

Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone.

The spiritual journey begins with the recognition that beneath our surface happiness there lies a deep inner pain.

Time passes unhindered. When we make ourselves better, we make the world better.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophical system but a practical guide to living.

Each breath is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity to awaken.

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

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind.

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.

My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.

No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Sensations are not your enemy. They are your teacher. Through observing them, you understand the truth of existence.

It is never too late to turn on the light.

The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.

The Dhamma unfolds in accordance with a definite sequence: faith, virtue, learning, generosity, wisdom, and insight.

Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

The true understanding is that the practice itself is enlightenment.

The Buddha's teachings are not about abandoning our lives but about bringing the fullness of our attention to our lives.

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

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

The most important point is to accept yourself and stand on your two feet.

The practice of mindfulness leads naturally to concentration. Concentration leads naturally to wisdom.

The practice of mindfulness is simple: whatever you experience, you observe and note it.

Hope and fear come from feeling that we lack something; they come from a sense of poverty. We can't simply relax with ourselves. We hold on to hope, and hope robs us of the present moment.

Wisdom is not about accumulating knowledge, but about seeing through all knowledge.

If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?

Our own life has to be our message.

The supreme path is not to fabricate anything. The supreme meditation is not to be distracted.

The Buddha taught that wealth does not bring happiness and security. The pursuit of wealth is a matter of living in balance.

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

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

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.

Compassion is a verb.

The development of wisdom requires both study and practice, both learning and direct experience.

The Dhamma is not a collection of doctrinal formulas but a path leading to direct insight into the nature of reality.

Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.

When you listen to someone, you should give up all your preconceived ideas and your subjective opinions.