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

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

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

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

The greatest obstacle to meditation is our expectation about what it should be.

The more you meditate, the more you understand yourself and the better friend you become to yourself.

Meditation is not about trying to change your experience; it's about changing your relationship to your experience.

Meditation is not about achieving anything. It's about letting go of everything.

The purpose of meditation is not to create a mental vacuum but to come to know one's own mind.

The state of mind that exists when you sit in the right posture is, itself, enlightenment.

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

Leave your front door and your back door open. Allow your thoughts to come and go. Just don't serve them tea.

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

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

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

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

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

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

The master's introduction is direct recognition of one's own nature. Meditation is maintaining the continuity of this recognition.

The great gift of meditation is that it returns us to the simplicity of our own being.

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.

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

Silence is so much more productive of wisdom and clarity than thinking.

The purpose of meditation is to gain right understanding of the true nature of mental and physical phenomena.

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

The purpose of meditation is not to create a new state of mind, but to recognize what is already present.

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

Maintain the state of undistractedness and distractions will fly away.

When thoughts arise, recognize them as the display of your own awareness, like recognizing your own children in a crowd.

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

Meditation is not about getting away from it all. It's about getting into it all.

Meditation is the road to happiness.

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

When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick. Every time a stick is thrown, you run after it. Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower.

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

The practice of mindfulness is simple: whatever you experience, you observe and note it.

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

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

The most important things in our practice are our physical posture and our way of breathing.

The practice is simply this: keep coming back to your breath during the day. This will give your mind a steadiness and your life a balance.

In the monastery of your body, the monk of your mind must stay in retreat.

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

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

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.

Meditation is not about escaping from difficulty but about meeting it with awareness.

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.

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.

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort.

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.

The only way to fail at meditation is to stop doing it.

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

Don't expect or desire anything. Just keep noting whatever arises in the present moment.

The goal of meditation is not to achieve a blank mind, but to gain insight into the nature of mind itself.

The root of all mind is your own present pure awareness. Rest in that essence without seeking elsewhere.

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

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

The moment you note a thought, it disappears. The noting mind keeps the hindrances away.

Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don't try to figure anything out. Don't try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest.

Sleep is the best meditation.

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