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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

In the spring, hundreds of flowers; in autumn, a harvest moon; in the summer, a refreshing breeze; in winter, snow will accompany you. If useless things do not hang in your mind, any season is a good season for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with it and that this very moment of my lifting the bowl to my lips is eternity itself transcending time and space?

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

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

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

When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

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

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

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

The five aggregates are not a theoretical model but a description of lived experience to be investigated through mindfulness.

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.

The key to transformation is not to fight with our experience but to open to it with awareness.

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

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

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

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

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

Treat every moment as your last. It is not preparation for something else.

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

Mindfulness helps us get better at seeing the difference between what's happening and the stories we tell ourselves about what's happening.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

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

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.

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