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

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 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.

The most profound meditation is to think nothing at all.

When you practice zazen you should not try to attain anything. You should just sit in the complete calmness of your mind and not rely on anything.

The rising and falling of the abdomen is not the main object. The main object is to develop mindfulness, concentration, and insight.

Sleep is the best meditation.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

The essence of meditation is not something complicated or exotic. It is simply taking a break from our habitual patterns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.

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

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.

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

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

The noting mind and the object noted appear to occur as a pair. Through concentration they are seen to arise and vanish together.

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

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

Knowledge must be stabilized by meditation. Without meditation, knowledge is like a child in battle.

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.

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.

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.

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

Meditation is not about getting rid of thoughts; it's about changing the way we relate to them.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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

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.

Understanding at the intellectual level is not enough. There must be experience at the actual level.

Concentration develops naturally through continuous noting. Don't try to force concentration to arise.

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

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness.