When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

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

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

In the spiritual world there are no time divisions such as the past, present and future; for they have contracted themselves into a single moment of the present where life quivers in its true sense.

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.

Our basic nature is pure awareness that simply cognizes experience. Everything else is temporary and adventitious.

When you note pain, you should not dwell on the thought, "I feel pain." Simply recognize the presence of pain.

The only way to experience truth is to look within, to observe oneself.

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

When mindfulness and concentration are strong, insight into the three characteristics naturally unfolds.

Each moment of mindfulness is a moment of purification.

Through continuous mindfulness practice, the true nature of physical and mental phenomena becomes clear.

Mindfulness is being aware of what's going on, not trying to control what's going on.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.

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

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.

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

Awareness is the basis, or what you might call the "support," of the mind. It is steady and unchanging, like the pole to which the flag of ordinary consciousness is attached.

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

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

Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts.

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.

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

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.

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.

Past thoughts are traceless, clear, and empty. Future thoughts are unborn and fresh. The present moment abides naturally and unconstructed.

The signs of practice are not in extraordinary experiences but in extraordinary awareness of ordinary experiences.

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

We can learn to be present with whatever is happening in our lives, and in this way, we can begin to transform our relationship to difficulty.

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.

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

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.

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

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

The practice of mindfulness leads naturally to concentration. Concentration leads naturally to wisdom.

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

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

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

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.

When we look directly at our thoughts, they dissolve like bubbles in water.

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.

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

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

Life is available only in the present moment.

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

Be happy at the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

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

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

Impermanence, suffering, and non-self are not philosophical concepts but realities to be directly perceived through mindfulness practice.

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

Every sensation shares the same characteristic - arising, passing. Arising, passing. Learn to observe objectively.

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay.

The idea of Zen is to catch life as it flows. There is nothing extraordinary or mysterious about Zen. I raise my hand; I take a book from the other side of the desk; I hear the boys playing ball outside my window; I see the clouds blown away beyond the neighboring wood: all these I do in Zen.

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

Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.

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.