Because you are alive, everything is possible.

When mindfulness becomes continuous, the distinction between the observer and the observed begins to break down.

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

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

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.

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

The practice of mindfulness transforms the mind from a place of suffering into an instrument of enlightenment.

Each moment of noting is a moment of purification, a moment of cultivating the path.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

The practice is not about achieving special states but about seeing ordinary experience with extraordinary clarity.

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

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

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

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

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

Try to be mindful and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.

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

Every time we become aware of a thought, as opposed to being lost in a thought, we experience that opening of the mind.

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

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.

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

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

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

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

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

Mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.

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

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.

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

When you see forms or hear sounds fully engaging body-and-mind, you intuit dharma intimately.

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.

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.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

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.

Mindfulness means keeping one's consciousness alive to the present reality.

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

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

Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.

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

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

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

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.

The difference between misery and happiness depends on what we do with our attention.

Mindfulness is the key to transformation. It enables us to see our experience as it really is, free from distortion and bias.

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

Mindfulness is not just bare attention but wise attention that leads to understanding and insight.

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

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

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