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

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

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

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

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

Maintain the state of undistractedness and distractions will fly away.

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

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Sleep is the best meditation.

The most profound meditation is to think nothing at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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