The moment you note a thought, it disappears. The noting mind keeps the hindrances away.

Genuine happiness comes from having developed basic human qualities, such as attention, emotional balance, and generosity.

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

The practice of mindfulness transforms the mind from a place of suffering into an instrument of enlightenment.

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

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

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

Observe the reality as it is, not as you wish it to be.

The ultimate purpose of Buddhism is to serve and benefit humanity.

The essence of bravery is being without self-deception.

The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophy or a religion; it is a method of practice.

Metta (loving-kindness) becomes truly effective only when it arises from a peaceful mind, a pure mind, a balanced mind.

Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.

Your mind is like a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.

The Buddha's teaching is not about belief but about investigation, not about accepting but about examining.

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

The signs of practice are not in extraordinary experiences but in extraordinary awareness of ordinary experiences.

The heart of one who practices is like the earth. No matter what they throw on it, the earth remains unchanged.

Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.

The path to liberation requires both understanding and practice, both pariyatti and patipatti.

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

The path to liberation requires both individual effort and the support of the spiritual community.

May all beings be happy, be peaceful, be liberated.

Compassion is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

The more clearly you see the arising and passing of phenomena, the less you will be attached to them.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

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

The most important thing in life is to know death is coming and to prepare for it.

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

The mind has first to be attuned to the Unconscious.

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

The purpose of Buddhist practice is not to become a Buddhist but to awaken to the nature of reality.

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

The root of all mind is your own present pure awareness. Rest in that essence without seeking elsewhere.

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

Right View is not just a matter of intellectual understanding but of seeing things as they really are.

The challenge in meditation is not to eliminate thinking but to understand the nature of thought itself.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

The obstacle is the path.

People who study a lot but don't practice are like a ladle in a soup pot. It's in the soup every day, but it doesn't know the taste of the soup.

Misery ceases to exist when we stop reacting to sensations.

The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma - the way to liberation - which is universal.

The trouble is, you think you have time.

Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.

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

Feelings like disappointment, embarrassment, irritation, resentment, anger, jealousy, and fear, instead of being bad news, are actually very clear moments that teach us where it is that we're holding back.

The way to change the world is to change your own mind.

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.

Whatever is happening is the path to enlightenment.

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

We can learn to be present with whatever is happening in our lives, and in this way, we can begin to transform our relationship to difficulty.

If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will have complete peace.

Try to be mindful and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.

If you want to understand suffering, you must look into the situation at hand. The teachings say that wherever a problem arises it must be settled right there.

External seeking only leads to exhaustion. When you imitate others, you lose your own authenticity.

Face your own anger and you will be free from anger. Face your own fears and you will be free from fear.

Mindfulness means keeping one's consciousness alive to the present reality.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.