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

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

Anxiety and excitement are the same emotion. The only difference is our attitude toward the experience.

In true vipassana practice, there is no room for likes and dislikes. There is only observation.

If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.

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

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

As surely as there is a voyage away, there is a journey home.

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

The real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.

Compassion is not something we develop. It arises naturally as we see the truth of what is.

When dharma fills your body and mind, you realize that something is missing.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks.

My religion is to live and die without regret.

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.

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

When both body and mind are at peace, all things appear as they are: perfect, complete, lacking nothing.

Karma is not fate but the law of moral causation, showing us that we are the architects of our own destiny.

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

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

Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

Don't be afraid of the future. The future is good.

The trick is to keep exploring and not bail out, even when we find out that something is not what we thought.

In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light.

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

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.

When you find your place where you are, practice occurs, actualizing the fundamental point.

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

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

Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of shit and not be squeamish about taking a good look.

When things fall apart and we're on the verge of we know not what, the test of each of us is to stay on that brink and not concretize.

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

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

Should you desire the great tranquility, prepare to sweat white beads.

The Buddha's teaching challenges us to master the art of living, to live in a way that leads to the extinction of suffering.

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

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

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

The four foundations of mindfulness are not separate practices but different aspects of the same practice of clear awareness.

Compassion is not mere sentiment but a powerful force that can transform both ourselves and others.

Liberation is found in the practice, not in the theory.

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

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

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

Hasten slowly and you will soon arrive.

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 only thing that we truly have control over is our attitude toward experience.

The root of happiness is altruism — the wish to be of service to others.

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

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

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

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

You are the master of your own mind. You can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.

Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world.

The practice of Buddhism is fundamentally a practice of expanding our happiness and diminishing our suffering.

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 more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.

The more we witness our emotional reactions and understand how they work, the easier it is to refrain.