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

The heart of the path is quite simple. No need for long explanations. Give up clinging to love and hate, just rest with things as they are.

The supreme path is not to fabricate anything. The supreme meditation is not to be distracted.

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

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

Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.

Our practice cannot be perfect, but without being discouraged by this, we should continue it. This is the secret of practice.

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.

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

The practice of meditation requires both energy and patience, both effort and relaxation.

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

Technical knowledge is not enough. One must transcend techniques so that the art becomes an artless art, growing out of the unconscious.

The path is not about moving from one place to another. It's about recognizing where we already are.

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

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

The cultivation of loving-kindness has the power to transform enmity into amity, hostility into hospitality.

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

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

The more you give, the more you have. That's the economics of kindness.

The practice of meditation is not about achieving states of bliss but about seeing things as they really are.

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

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.

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

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

The path to liberation is a gradual path of self-discipline, self-development, and self-transformation.

The essence of Buddhism is not a belief system but a systematic investigation of our experience.

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.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

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

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

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

The willingness to empty ourselves and then seek our true nature is an expression of great and courageous love.

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

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

The dharma is not in the books. If you want to find the dharma, look in your mind.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.

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

The door of your heart can only be opened from the inside.

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

The best way to solve a problem is to help someone else solve their problem.

No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

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

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

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

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

Maintain the state of undistractedness and distractions will fly away.

The affairs of the world will go on forever. Do not delay the practice of meditation.

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.

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

Hasten slowly and you will soon arrive.

The zazen I speak of is not meditation practice. It is simply the dharma gate of joyful ease.

Better to have one moment of genuine meditation than to perform religious activities for a thousand years.

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

The practice of Dharma is a constant battle within oneself.

We need the courage to learn from our experience and the wisdom to be willing to change and grow.

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.

The path of practice moves from faith through understanding to direct realization.

True love is not for the faint-hearted.

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.