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

Equanimity is not indifference. It is the balanced mind that sees things clearly without reaction.

The path of practice requires both faith and wisdom, both devotion and understanding.

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

Faith is not a commodity that you either have or don't have - it is an inner quality that unfolds as we learn to trust our own deepest experience.

The teaching is simple: act with kindness and compassion. If you cannot do this, at least try not to harm others.

The Noble Eightfold Path is a path of training: training in ethical conduct, training in mental discipline, and training in wisdom.

Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future.

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

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

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

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

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

Mindfulness is the quality and power of mind that is aware of what's happening—without judgment and without interference.

The practice of Dharma is a constant battle within oneself.

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.

In my youth I studied, in my prime I practiced, now all my doubts are cleared.

You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.

The Four Noble Truths are not merely theoretical propositions but a framework for understanding and transforming our experience.

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Buddhist practice is not to eliminate life's problems but to grow with them patiently and with compassion.

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

Each moment of noting is a moment of purification, a moment of cultivating the path.

We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.

The dharma is not about collecting more beliefs but about becoming free from the power of belief itself.

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

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

The Noble Eightfold Path is not a path of mere intellectual understanding but a path of practice, of inner transformation.

When you see forms or hear sounds fully engaging body-and-mind, you intuit dharma intimately.

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

Treat every moment as your last. It is not preparation for something else.

The role of Zen is neither to stand above life nor to run away from it, but to face it with a spirit of determination.

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

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

Work diligently. Diligently. Work patiently and persistently. Patiently and persistently. And you're bound to be successful. Bound to be successful.

There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively.

Mindfulness is the key to transformation. It enables us to see our experience as it really is, free from distortion and bias.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

The development of insight is gradual, but the realization of truth is sudden.

Love is not a feeling. It's a capability.

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.

The deepest happiness comes from having an enduring sense of purpose, one that gives our lives meaning beyond the endless pursuit of pleasure and success.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

Insight knowledge comes from direct experience, not from intellectual understanding.

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.

Devotion is the head of meditation, as is often said. When you are inspired by some spiritual teacher, you can have a very strong connection with that person, and thereby the blessings can enter.

In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived, how well we have loved, how well we have learned to let go.

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

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

The yogi's joy is in the solitude of mountains, where all distractions naturally dissolve into emptiness.

It is never too late to turn on the light.

Life is nothing but a continuous chain of sensations. Pleasant or unpleasant, observe them objectively.