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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sankharas are the seeds of consciousness that manifest as sensations. By observing sensations equanimously, we stop creating new sankharas.

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

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

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

The most profound meditation is to think nothing at all.

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

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.

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

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

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

Meditation is not an escape from reality but a way to understand reality as it truly is.

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

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

Meditation is the road to happiness.

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 quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each breath is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity to awaken.

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

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.