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

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.

Our task is to learn to see clearly what is happening in each moment, rather than be lost in our reactions and judgments.

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.

Happiness is a skill that can be developed like playing an instrument or learning to read.

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

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.

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

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

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

Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment.

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

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

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

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

The stages of insight unfold naturally when mindfulness is continuous. There is no need to desire them or try to make them happen.

The view is like a lion - it cannot be led around by anything else. Meditation is like an eagle - it cannot be distracted by anything else. Action is like a madman - it is free from accepting and rejecting.

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.

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

There is no need to have a deep understanding of Zen. Even though you read much Zen literature, you must read each sentence with a fresh mind.

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

The past is gone, the future is not yet here. Live in the present moment with awareness.

The silence between the notes is as important as the notes themselves.

The trouble is, you think you have time.

The Buddha taught us to leave alone the things that don't lead to awakening.

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

The goal of meditation is not to reach some highest place, but to remain in the place where you already are.

Meditation is not an escape from life but a way to fully engage with life.

The mind is like a room with many windows. Open them all and let the fresh air in.

The cave I live in is empty and so is my mind. I live simply and at ease.

Don't try to change the world. First, change yourself.

Should a person do good, let him do it again and again. Let him find pleasure therein, for blissful is the accumulation of good.

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

Mind training is based on the idea that two opposite mental factors cannot happen at the same time.

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

The precious pot containing my riches becomes my teacher in the very moment it breaks.

The practice of Dharma is a constant battle within oneself.

Even if you speak of 'understanding,' this understanding is not a matter of knowledge. It is what fills the entire body and mind.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Much of spiritual life is self-acceptance, maybe all of it.

The key to meditation is to recognize the nature of your mind rather than trying to change it.

When mindfulness and concentration are strong, insight into the three characteristics naturally unfolds.

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

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

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

Zazen is not step-by-step meditation. Rather it is simply the easy and pleasant practice of a Buddha, the realization of the Buddha's Wisdom.

Whatever we do, we should see ourselves. Reading books doesn't show us our defilements. Watch yourself. Watch your mind.

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

If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.

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.

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

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

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

There are many ways to meditate. But at the heart of them all is mindfulness.

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.

When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

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

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

The superior person is like water, bringing benefit to all without competing.