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

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

True happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through cultivation of altruism, of love, of compassion.

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

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

The mind is like a wild monkey, jumping here and there. But through meditation, we learn to see whatever arises in our mind with more spaciousness and clarity.

When you note pain, you should not dwell on the thought, "I feel pain." Simply recognize the presence of pain.

The path of insight is a path of discovery, not a path of creation. We are discovering what is already there.

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.

Right practice is steady practice. Whether you feel lazy or diligent, just keep practicing.

The art of living... is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.

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

If you want to climb a mountain, begin at the top.

Equanimity is not indifference. It is the balanced state of mind.

True peace comes not from controlling the world, but from letting go of control.

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

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

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

In the moment of love, awareness is very strong. Use that awareness, that strength of consciousness, to look into yourself.

When mindfulness is weak, defilements are strong; when mindfulness is strong, defilements are weak.

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

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

If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be miserable, expect something in return.

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.

Our task is not to seek for love but to find all the barriers within ourselves that we have built against it.

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

Panic, anxiety, and stress are not obstacles to the practice. They are the path to wisdom and compassion.

This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.

Wisdom and compassion must be developed equally and harmoniously.

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.

In meditation, we are continuously discovering who and what we are.

The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?

Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past could have been any different.

Short moments, many times. That is the essence of meditation practice.

Mindfulness is the key to the present moment. Without it we cannot see the world clearly, and we cannot make the wisest choices in our lives.

The technique of self-observation is the technique of observing the reality about oneself at the experiential level.

What you are is what you have been. What you'll be is what you do now.

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

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

The truth of Zen is the truth of life, and life means to live, to move, to act, not merely to reflect.

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

When walking, just walk. When sitting, just sit. Above all, don't wobble.

The treasure house within you contains everything, and you are free to use it. You don't need to seek outside.

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

The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism, but to study ourselves.

Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as your capacity to ground your attention in the present moment.

Mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.

Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.

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

Just observe whatever arises. Don't try to create anything, and don't reject anything.

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

Don't think that only sitting with the eyes closed is practice. If you do think this way, then quickly change your thinking.

When you note effectively, there is no time for defilements to arise. The mind becomes pure through noting.

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

Compassion is a verb.

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

The obstacle is the path.

Meditation is not just about sitting quietly, it's about transforming the mind.

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