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

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

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

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

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 road to happiness.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The most profound meditation is to think nothing at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Maintain the state of undistractedness and distractions will fly away.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Sleep is the best meditation.

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

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

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