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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 escaping from difficulty but about meeting it with awareness.

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

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

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

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.

Meditation is the road to happiness.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most profound meditation is to think nothing at all.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

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

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