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

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

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

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

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.

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

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

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

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

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

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

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

The past is just a memory. The future is just a dream. Be here now.

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

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

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.

The practice of mindfulness begins in the small, remote cave of your unconscious mind and blossoms with the sunlight of your conscious life.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.

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

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

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

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.

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.

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

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

The practice of mindfulness is simple: whatever you experience, you observe and note it.

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

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment.

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.

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

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

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

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

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.

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

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

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