The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophical system but a practical guide to living.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

Maintain the state of undistractedness and distractions will fly away.

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

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

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

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

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.

The purpose of a spiritual discipline is to give us a way to stop the war, not by our force of will, but through understanding and through letting go.

Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.

Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself.

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

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

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

The archer ceases to be conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bull's-eye which confronts him. This state of unconsciousness is realized only when, completely empty and rid of the self, he becomes one with the perfecting of his technical skill.

Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.

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

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.

The dharma wheel turns from the beginning. There is neither excess nor deficiency. The whole universe is moistened with nectar, and the truth is ready to harvest.

The highest mantra is to be without deception. The highest medicine is to have few desires. The highest meditation is not to be attached.

Don't be a bodhisatta; don't be an arahant; don't be anything at all. Being something makes you suffer.

When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

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

Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

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

The essence of Buddhist practice is to reduce our selfishness and to work for the benefit of others.

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

Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognizing that we are not our thoughts.

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

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

The practitioner and practice are like fire and wood. The more you practice, the more you burn.

The entire path is a path of self-responsibility. Nobody else can walk it for you.

We need to learn to let our emotions pass through us like waves, without getting caught in their undertow.

The goal of Buddhist practice is not to escape from the world but to transform our relationship with it.

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

The practice of Dharma is a constant battle within oneself.

If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything.

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

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

Meditation is not about trying to change ourselves. Meditation is about being aware of what is.

The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the expert, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all the possibilities.

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

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

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

Personal experience is everything in Zen. No ideas are intelligible to those who have no backing of experience.

The path is the goal. Every step of the journey is the journey.

The object of meditation and the mind which knows it must be noted as they occur. If they are not noted, desire arises and disturbs concentration.

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

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

Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.

Meditation practice isn't about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It's about befriending who we are already.

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

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

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

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

Concentration and insight are like two wings of a bird: both are necessary for the flight to liberation.

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

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.

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

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.