The difference between being caught in thoughts and being mindful of thoughts is like the difference between being in a movie and watching a movie.

Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.

The true purpose of Zen is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.

The awareness that you are here, right now, is the ultimate fact.

Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening right now, without wishing it were different.

The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment.

The whole path of mindfulness is about letting go. We let go of our attachment to our views, our attachment to our opinions, our attachment to our ideas.

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth.

The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.

Awareness is always with us. We don't need to create it or achieve it - we just need to recognize what's already there.

Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.

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

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

Life is nothing but a continuous chain of sensations. Pleasant or unpleasant, observe them objectively.

Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.

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

Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.

The perfect moment is this one, not the one you're waiting for.

When walking, just walk. When sitting, just sit. Above all, don't wobble.

The four foundations of mindfulness are not separate practices but different aspects of the same practice of clear awareness.

Sensations are not your enemy. They are your teacher. Through observing them, you understand the truth of existence.

When you note pain, you are not trying to make it go away. You are trying to understand its true nature.

Mindfulness is attention to life, and life itself is sacred.

If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.

When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

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

Our task is to learn to see clearly what is happening in each moment, rather than be lost in our reactions and judgments.

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

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.

One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.

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

The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.

Study the Buddha's teaching which is present in every moment.

The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

The past is gone, the future is not yet here. Live in the present moment with awareness.

The practice of mindfulness is simply to bring awareness to what we are doing, what we are saying, and what we are thinking.

This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.

The practice of mindfulness is the practice of being alive in the present moment.

In the moment of pure noting, there is no self - only the knowing and the known.

Each moment of clear seeing is a moment of freedom from the illusion of permanence, satisfaction, and self.

The more precisely you note, the more clearly you understand. The more clearly you understand, the stronger your insight becomes.

The art of living... is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.

Mindfulness is the key to the present moment. Without it we cannot see the world clearly, and we cannot make the wisest choices in our lives.

When mindfulness is weak, defilements are strong; when mindfulness is strong, defilements are weak.

Mindfulness is the quality and power of mind that is aware of what's happening—without judgment and without interference.

Observe the reality as it is, not as you wish it to be.

When you note effectively, there is no time for defilements to arise. The mind becomes pure through noting.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

The quality of every moment depends on the state of our minds.

Whatever we do, we should see ourselves. Reading books doesn't show us our defilements. Watch yourself. Watch your mind.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

The past is for learning from, not for living in.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.

The Buddha's teachings are not about abandoning our lives but about bringing the fullness of our attention to our lives.